US Bridges

I-275 NB over Vanborn Road

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · 2.2 MI W of Wayne · Structure no. 000000000011951

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48,903
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-275 NB over Vanborn Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-275 NB over Vanborn Road 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 51,850 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-275 NB
CrossesVanborn Road
Location2.2 MI W of Wayne
RouteInterstate 275
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.26486, -83.4405
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.
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 rating97.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,903 (2007)
Projected traffic51,850 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
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 NB over Vanborn Road built?

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

What condition is I-275 NB over Vanborn Road 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 NB over Vanborn Road carry?

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

How long is I-275 NB over Vanborn Road?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I-275 NB over Vanborn Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.