US Bridges

Willow RD over I-275

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · 0.8 MI E of Willow · Structure no. 000000000011898

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
286 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,843
1997 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willow RD over I-275 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Willow RD over I-275 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 5 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 4,843 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2017. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 49 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWillow RD
CrossesI-275
Location0.8 MI E of Willow
RouteCounty Highway 8206
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.11561, -83.37765
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,843 (1997)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2017
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$220,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Willow RD over I-275 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willow RD over I-275 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Willow RD over I-275 carry?

About 4,843 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Willow RD over I-275?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Willow RD over I-275?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.