US Bridges

Eureka RD over I-275

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Romulus · Structure no. 000000000011903

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
288 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
1974 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eureka RD over I-275 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eureka 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 1977. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 78 ft wide.

CarriesEureka RD
CrossesI-275
LocationIn Romulus
RouteCounty Highway 2057
Coordinates42.19419, -83.38834
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (1974)
Projected traffic2,500 by 1977
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 Eureka RD over I-275 built?

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

What condition is Eureka 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 September 2023.

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

About 2,500 vehicles per day (1974 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Eureka 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 78 ft wide.

Who owns Eureka RD over I-275?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.