US Bridges

West RD over I-75

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Woodhaven · Structure no. 000000000011649

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
231 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35,300
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West RD over I-75 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West RD over I-75 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 35,300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,595 by 2025. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 121 ft wide.

CarriesWest RD
CrossesI-75
LocationIn Woodhaven
RouteCounty Highway 2057
Coordinates42.13881, -83.24144
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width121 ft (37 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,300 (2005)
Projected traffic40,595 by 2025
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West RD over I-75 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is West RD over I-75 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does West RD over I-75 carry?

About 35,300 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is West RD over I-75?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns West RD over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.