US Bridges

W Huron River DR over I-275

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Romulus · Structure no. 000000000011906

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
402 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
1977 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Huron River DR over I-275 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Huron River DR 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 1977. The structure is 402 ft (122.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW Huron River DR
CrossesI-275
LocationIn Romulus
RouteCity Street 2057
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.21575, -83.40967
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length402 ft (122.4 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (1977)
Projected traffic6,500 by 1977
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W Huron River DR over I-275 built?

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

What condition is W Huron River DR 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 W Huron River DR over I-275 carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (1977 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W Huron River DR over I-275?

The structure is 402 ft (122.4 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns W Huron River DR over I-275?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.