US Bridges

I-275 SB over M-153 (ford Rd)

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · 5 MI W of Garden City · Structure no. 000000000011950

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
63,759
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-275 SB over M-153 (ford Rd) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-275 SB over M-153 (ford Rd) in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 63,759 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,850 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-275 SB
CrossesM-153 (ford Rd)
Location5 MI W of Garden City
RouteInterstate 275
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.32312, -83.44353
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,759 (2007)
Projected traffic51,850 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 M-153 (ford Rd) built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-275 SB over M-153 (ford Rd) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does I-275 SB over M-153 (ford Rd) carry?

About 63,759 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-275 SB over M-153 (ford Rd)?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns I-275 SB over M-153 (ford Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.