US Bridges

I-275 SB over E Hines DR

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · 0.3 MI W of Livonia Lts · Structure no. 000000000011968

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65,653
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-275 SB over E Hines DR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-275 SB over E Hines DR 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 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 65,653 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,250 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 SB
CrossesE Hines DR
Location0.3 MI W of Livonia Lts
RouteInterstate 275
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.37017, -83.43659
Functional classUrban 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.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.8 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
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 traffic65,653 (2007)
Projected traffic70,250 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 SB over E Hines DR 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 E Hines DR 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 E Hines DR carry?

About 65,653 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-275 SB over E Hines DR?

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 SB over E Hines DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.