Outer Drive over I-96
FairWayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011509
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 231 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 42,000
- 1988 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Outer Drive over I-96 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Outer Drive 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 42,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,300 by 2008. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 170 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Outer Drive over I-96 built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Outer Drive 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 Outer Drive over I-96 carry?
About 42,000 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Outer Drive over I-96?
The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 170 ft wide.
Who owns Outer Drive over I-96?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.