US Bridges

I-275 SB over Mcclaughrey Drain

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · 1 MI SW of Wayne · Structure no. 000000000011925

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44,965
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-275 SB over Mcclaughrey Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-275 SB over Mcclaughrey Drain 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 44,965 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,850 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-275 SB
CrossesMcclaughrey Drain
Location1 MI SW of Wayne
RouteInterstate 275
Coordinates42.24867, -83.44024
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,965 (2007)
Projected traffic57,850 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 SB over Mcclaughrey Drain built?

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

What condition is I-275 SB over Mcclaughrey Drain 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 SB over Mcclaughrey Drain carry?

About 44,965 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-275 SB over Mcclaughrey Drain?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I-275 SB over Mcclaughrey Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.