US Bridges

Berwyn Street over I-96

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Redford Twp · Structure no. 000000000011514

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,540
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berwyn Street over I-96 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Berwyn Street over I-96 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 1,540 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,736 by 2034. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBerwyn Street
CrossesI-96
LocationIn Redford Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.38489, -83.29949
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,540 (2012)
Projected traffic1,736 by 2034
Trucks2%
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 Berwyn Street over I-96 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Berwyn Street 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 Berwyn Street over I-96 carry?

About 1,540 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Berwyn Street over I-96?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Berwyn Street over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.