I-75 Bs (portage) over Power Canal

Fair Condition56 years old3,894 vehicles/day

Location

StateMichigan
CountyChippewa
LocationIn Sault Ste Marie
CarriesI-75 Bs (portage)
CrossesPower Canal
Coordinates46.49609, -84.33323

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignArch - Thru
Total Length264.8 ft (80.7 m)
Max Span264.8 ft (80.7 m)
Deck Width61.4 ft (18.7 m)
Deck Area1509.1 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1970 (reconstructed 1987)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,894 (2016)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection823
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000001571

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