US Bridges

Fenton ST over I-96

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Wayne County, Michigan · In Redford Twp · Structure no. 000000000011504

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
206 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fenton ST over I-96 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fenton ST 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,747 by 2034. The structure is 206 ft (62.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFenton ST
CrossesI-96
LocationIn Redford Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.38504, -83.28081
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.9 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2012)
Projected traffic1,747 by 2034
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 Fenton ST over I-96 built?

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

What condition is Fenton ST 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 Fenton ST over I-96 carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fenton ST over I-96?

The structure is 206 ft (62.9 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Fenton ST over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.