I-475 RAMP B
Carrying I-475 RAMP B over I-75
N JCT I-75, Genesee, Michigan
Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
I-475 RAMP B in Genesee, Michigan sits above 61% of rated Michigan bridges on inventory load rating (42 t), while its 1971 build year is earlier than 35% of Genesee's recorded-year cohort (371 bridges).
I-475 RAMP B in Genesee, Michigan is rated Poor in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory. Built in 1971, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 4. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Poor result describes the weakest reported component rather than the structure as a whole. No NBI category is a closure decision or a live crossing-safety verdict.
NBI record plate
Structure MI:000000000002692
INTERSTATE-ERA · STEEL · LONG-SPAN-RUN · DECK-LED · HEAVY-ADT · HEAVY-LOAD · CAT-POOR
- INTERSTATE-ERA 1950–1979
- STEEL Steel
- LONG-SPAN-RUN 4 spans
- DECK-LED Deck-led
- HEAVY-ADT Heavy ADT
- HEAVY-LOAD Heavy load
- CAT-POOR Poor
Inspection-sheet codes from this record’s year, material family, spans, controlling component, ADT, inventory load, and NBI category, not a live closure verdict.
Bridge Snapshot: I-475 RAMP B
The I-475 RAMP B bridge in Genesee, Michigan carries I-475 RAMP B over I-75. It was built in 1971, making it 55 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1999, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 4 sections, stretching 122.5 meters (402 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 11,989 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Michigan bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order.
How I-475 RAMP B compares
Age against the county: built in 1971, earlier than 130 of Genesee's 371 bridges with a recorded construction year (35%), against a county median build year of 1970. This is one of the newer structures in its county.
Live comparison across Michigan bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (11,366 of 11,371 rated).
I-475 RAMP B vs every rated Michigan bridge
Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state
42 Top 39% higher than 61% of 11,366 bridges
rated Michigan bridges, bucketed by value
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Source FHWA National Bridge Inventory · August 2026
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Reported 0–9 component ratings from the FHWA NBI. The highlighted component is the lowest reported input to this record’s current condition category; it is not a closure or live crossing-safety decision.
Genesee inventory by recorded NBI category
Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 371 bridges in this county. Orthogonal to this structure's component profile above: a county catalog share, not a live crossing-safety verdict.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1971
- Last Reconstructed
- 1999
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 122.5 m (402 ft)
- Deck Width
- 13.3 m (44 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 11,989 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000002692
Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
I-475 RAMP B is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare I-475 RAMP B against other structures in Genesee and across Michigan. Michigan bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for I-475 RAMP B?
I-475 RAMP B in Genesee, Michigan has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is I-475 RAMP B inspected?
I-475 RAMP B's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 11,989 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I-475 RAMP B is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for I-475 RAMP B?
I-475 RAMP B has an NBI inventory load rating of 42.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining I-475 RAMP B?
I-475 RAMP B is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is I-475 RAMP B and does age affect safety?
I-475 RAMP B was built in 1971, making it 55 years old and last reconstructed in 1999.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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