US Bridges

Joy RD over I-275

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · 0.5 MI W of Livonia Lts · Structure no. 000000000011965

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
325 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,417
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joy RD over I-275 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Joy RD over I-275 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 16,417 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2017. The structure is 325 ft (99.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJoy RD
CrossesI-275
Location0.5 MI W of Livonia Lts
RouteCounty Highway 2057
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.35228, -83.43689
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length325 ft (99.2 m)
Longest span125 ft (38 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,417 (1996)
Projected traffic25,000 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 Joy RD over I-275 built?

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

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

About 16,417 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Joy RD over I-275?

The structure is 325 ft (99.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Joy RD over I-275?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.