US Bridges

Industrial Ave over I-96

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011513

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
252 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Industrial Ave over I-96 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Industrial Ave over I-96 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIndustrial Ave
CrossesI-96
LocationIn Detroit
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.37835, -83.23141
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (1988)
Projected traffic6,325 by 2008
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Industrial Ave over I-96 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Industrial 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 September 2024.

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

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

How long is Industrial Ave over I-96?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Industrial Ave over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.