I-275 SB Exit Ramp over Lower Rouge R/Bike Path
FairWayne County, Michigan · 2.5 MI W of Wayne · Structure no. 000000000011918
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 227 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,020
- 1982 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-275 SB Exit Ramp over Lower Rouge R/Bike Path is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-275 SB Exit Ramp over Lower Rouge R/Bike Path in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 7,020 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,020 by 1977. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-275 SB Exit Ramp over Lower Rouge R/Bike Path built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is I-275 SB Exit Ramp over Lower Rouge R/Bike Path 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does I-275 SB Exit Ramp over Lower Rouge R/Bike Path carry?
About 7,020 vehicles per day (1982 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is I-275 SB Exit Ramp over Lower Rouge R/Bike Path?
The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns I-275 SB Exit Ramp over Lower Rouge R/Bike Path?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.