US Bridges

Grand River Ave over I-275 I-96

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · S of I-96/I-696 Intechng · Structure no. 000000000008124

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
401 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
21,500
1994 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand River Ave over I-275 I-96 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grand River Ave over I-275 I-96 in Oakland 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 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,573 by 2007. The structure is 401 ft (122.1 m) long and 62 ft wide.

CarriesGrand River Ave
CrossesI-275 I-96
LocationS of I-96/I-696 Intechng
RouteCity Street 2059
Coordinates42.47088, -83.43116
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length401 ft (122.1 m)
Longest span128 ft (38.9 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,500 (1994)
Projected traffic31,573 by 2007
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Grand River Ave over I-275 I-96 built?

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

What condition is Grand River Ave over I-275 I-96 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Grand River Ave over I-275 I-96 carry?

About 21,500 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Grand River Ave over I-275 I-96?

The structure is 401 ft (122.1 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (38.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Grand River Ave over I-275 I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.