US Bridges

Cherry Hill RD over I-275

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · 2 MI NW of Wayne · Structure no. 000000000011949

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
290 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,165
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Hill RD over I-275 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cherry Hill RD over I-275 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 16,165 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2017. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCherry Hill RD
CrossesI-275
Location2 MI NW of Wayne
RouteCounty Highway 2057
Coordinates42.30862, -83.44217
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.5 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,165 (1996)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2017
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Cherry Hill RD over I-275 built?

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

What condition is Cherry Hill 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cherry Hill RD over I-275 carry?

About 16,165 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Cherry Hill RD over I-275?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry Hill RD over I-275?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.