US Bridges

NB Serv RD over I-96

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011506

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
166 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,760
1982 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB Serv RD over I-96 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB Serv RD over I-96 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 17,760 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 146,534 by 2034. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 73 ft wide.

CarriesNB Serv RD
CrossesI-96
LocationIn Detroit
RouteU.S. Route 24
Coordinates42.38526, -83.27576
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,760 (1982)
Projected traffic146,534 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 NB Serv RD over I-96 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is NB Serv 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does NB Serv RD over I-96 carry?

About 17,760 vehicles per day (1982 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is NB Serv RD over I-96?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns NB Serv RD over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.