US Bridges

I-275 Ramp over Mcclaughery Drain

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · 1 MI SW of Wayne · Structure no. 000000000011927

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,160
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-275 Ramp over Mcclaughery Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-275 Ramp over Mcclaughery Drain in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 4,160 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2032. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesI-275 Ramp
CrossesMcclaughery Drain
Location1 MI SW of Wayne
RouteInterstate 275
Coordinates42.24864, -83.43692
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.8 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,160 (2012)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
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 Ramp over Mcclaughery Drain built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is I-275 Ramp over Mcclaughery 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 Ramp over Mcclaughery Drain carry?

About 4,160 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-275 Ramp over Mcclaughery Drain?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns I-275 Ramp over Mcclaughery Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.