US Bridges

Warren RD over I-275

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · 3 MI SE of Plymouth · Structure no. 000000000011964

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
326 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,481
1997 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warren RD over I-275 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Warren RD over I-275 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 17,481 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,200 by 2042. The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWarren RD
CrossesI-275
Location3 MI SE of Plymouth
RouteCounty Highway 2057
Coordinates42.33251, -83.44295
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 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 rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length326 ft (99.4 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,481 (1997)
Projected traffic17,200 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 Warren RD over I-275 built?

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

What condition is Warren 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 Warren RD over I-275 carry?

About 17,481 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Warren RD over I-275?

The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Warren RD over I-275?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.