US Bridges

Beech Daly RD over I-96

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Redford Twp · Structure no. 000000000011502

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
177 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37,500
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beech Daly RD over I-96 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beech Daly RD over I-96 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 51 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 37,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,416 by 2034. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 82 ft wide.

CarriesBeech Daly RD
CrossesI-96
LocationIn Redford Twp
RouteCounty Highway 2057
Coordinates42.38486, -83.29538
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.6 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,500 (1996)
Projected traffic21,416 by 2034
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Beech Daly RD over I-96 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Beech Daly RD over I-96 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Beech Daly RD over I-96 carry?

About 37,500 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Beech Daly RD over I-96?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Beech Daly RD over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.