US Bridges

Plymouth RD over I-275

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · 0.3 MI W of Livonia Lts · Structure no. 000000000011969

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
228 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,235
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plymouth RD over I-275 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Plymouth RD over I-275 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 54 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 13,235 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,450 by 2042. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPlymouth RD
CrossesI-275
Location0.3 MI W of Livonia Lts
RouteCounty Highway 2057
Coordinates42.37283, -83.43629
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,235 (1995)
Projected traffic18,450 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Plymouth RD over I-275 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

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

About 13,235 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Plymouth RD over I-275?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Plymouth RD over I-275?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.