US Bridges

Evergreen RD over I-96 & CSX RR

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011485

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,346 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
18,637
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Evergreen RD over I-96 & CSX RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Evergreen RD over I-96 & CSX RR in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1971, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 18,637 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,925 by 2036. The structure is 1,346 ft (410.3 m) long and 93 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesEvergreen RD
CrossesI-96 & CSX RR
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.37775, -83.2365
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans19
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,346 ft (410.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,637 (2016)
Projected traffic21,925 by 2036
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Evergreen RD over I-96 & CSX RR built?

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

What condition is Evergreen RD over I-96 & CSX RR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Evergreen RD over I-96 & CSX RR carry?

About 18,637 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Evergreen RD over I-96 & CSX RR?

The structure is 1,346 ft (410.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Evergreen RD over I-96 & CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.