I-96 WB Serv RD over Rouge River
GoodWayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011481
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 270 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,087
- 2010 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-96 WB Serv RD over Rouge River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-96 WB Serv RD over Rouge River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 55 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 1,087 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,196 by 2030. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-96 WB Serv RD over Rouge River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is I-96 WB Serv RD over Rouge River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does I-96 WB Serv RD over Rouge River carry?
About 1,087 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I-96 WB Serv RD over Rouge River?
The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns I-96 WB Serv RD over Rouge River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.