US Bridges

Huron River Drive over I-275

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · 1.0 MI SE of New Boston · Structure no. 000000000011900

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
420 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,071
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huron River Drive over I-275 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Huron River Drive over I-275 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,071 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,700 by 2017. The structure is 420 ft (128.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHuron River Drive
CrossesI-275
Location1.0 MI SE of New Boston
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.1519, -83.38349
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length420 ft (128.1 m)
Longest span161 ft (49.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,071 (1996)
Projected traffic7,700 by 2017
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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$385,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Huron River Drive over I-275 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Huron River Drive over I-275 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Huron River Drive over I-275 carry?

About 5,071 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Huron River Drive over I-275?

The structure is 420 ft (128.1 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Huron River Drive over I-275?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.