US Bridges

I-275 SB over Mdot RR Corridor

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · 2.2 Mi.W of Wayne · Structure no. 000000000011941

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48,903
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-275 SB over Mdot RR Corridor is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-275 SB over Mdot RR Corridor 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 48,903 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,850 by 2042. The structure is 155 ft (47.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-275 SB
CrossesMdot RR Corridor
Location2.2 Mi.W of Wayne
RouteInterstate 275
Coordinates42.26855, -83.44117
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length155 ft (47.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,903 (2007)
Projected traffic61,850 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-275 SB over Mdot RR Corridor built?

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

What condition is I-275 SB over Mdot RR Corridor 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-275 SB over Mdot RR Corridor carry?

About 48,903 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-275 SB over Mdot RR Corridor?

The structure is 155 ft (47.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I-275 SB over Mdot RR Corridor?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.