US Bridges

I-275 NB on Ramp over Lower Rouge R/Bike Path

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · 0.25 MI W of Wayne · Structure no. 000000000011922

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
242 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,020
1982 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-275 NB on Ramp over Lower Rouge R/Bike Path is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-275 NB on Ramp over Lower Rouge R/Bike Path 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 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 7,020 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,020 by 1977. The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesI-275 NB on Ramp
CrossesLower Rouge R/Bike Path
Location0.25 MI W of Wayne
RouteInterstate 275
Coordinates42.28262, -83.44151
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length242 ft (73.9 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,020 (1982)
Projected traffic7,020 by 1977
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-275 NB on Ramp over Lower Rouge R/Bike Path built?

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

What condition is I-275 NB on Ramp over Lower Rouge R/Bike Path 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-275 NB on 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 NB on Ramp over Lower Rouge R/Bike Path?

The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns I-275 NB on Ramp over Lower Rouge R/Bike Path?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.