US Bridges

I-275 SB over CSX RR

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · 1.0 MI W of Livonia · Structure no. 000000000011961

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
63,759
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-275 SB over CSX RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-275 SB over CSX RR in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 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 63,759 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,250 by 2042. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-275 SB
CrossesCSX RR
Location1.0 MI W of Livonia
RouteInterstate 275
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.34379, -83.44124
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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,759 (2007)
Projected traffic70,250 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 CSX RR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is I-275 SB over CSX RR 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 I-275 SB over CSX RR carry?

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

How long is I-275 SB over CSX RR?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns I-275 SB over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.