US-24 Telegraph RD over I-96
FairWayne County, Michigan · W Lts of Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011505
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 900 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 69,110
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-24 Telegraph RD over I-96 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-24 Telegraph RD over I-96 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 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 69,110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,228 by 2018. The structure is 900 ft (274.3 m) long and 89 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-24 Telegraph RD over I-96 built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is US-24 Telegraph RD over 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US-24 Telegraph RD over I-96 carry?
About 69,110 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US-24 Telegraph RD over I-96?
The structure is 900 ft (274.3 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.
Who owns US-24 Telegraph RD over I-96?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.