US Bridges

Tyler Rd. over I-275

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · 3.0 MI NE of Belleville · Structure no. 000000000011944

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
292 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
780
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tyler Rd. over I-275 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tyler Rd. over I-275 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2017. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTyler Rd.
CrossesI-275
Location3.0 MI NE of Belleville
RouteCounty Highway 2000
Coordinates42.23576, -83.43784
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating65.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (1996)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2017
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Tyler Rd. over I-275 built?

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

What condition is Tyler Rd. over I-275 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 Tyler Rd. over I-275 carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Tyler Rd. over I-275?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Tyler Rd. over I-275?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.