US Bridges

Pennsylvania RD over I-275

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · @ S Limitsof Romulus · Structure no. 000000000011902

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
288 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
1974 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pennsylvania RD over I-275 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pennsylvania 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 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 1977. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 49 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPennsylvania RD
CrossesI-275
Location@ S Limitsof Romulus
RouteCounty Highway 2057
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.17998, -83.38802
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (1974)
Projected traffic2,700 by 1977
Trucks3%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pennsylvania RD over I-275 built?

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

What condition is Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania RD over I-275 carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (1974 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pennsylvania RD over I-275?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Pennsylvania RD over I-275?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.