US Bridges

Glendale Ave over I-96

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011512

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
253 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glendale Ave over I-96 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glendale Ave over I-96 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 5,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,325 by 2008. The structure is 253 ft (77 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGlendale Ave
CrossesI-96
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.3823, -83.23866
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (1988)
Projected traffic6,325 by 2008
Trucks—
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 Glendale Ave over I-96 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Glendale Ave 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Glendale Ave over I-96 carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is Glendale Ave over I-96?

The structure is 253 ft (77 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Glendale Ave over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.