US Bridges

Lft Trn E Beech Dl over I-96

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Redford Twp · Structure no. 000000000011523

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
177 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lft Trn E Beech Dl over I-96 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lft Trn E Beech Dl over I-96 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2015. The structure is 177 ft (53.8 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLft Trn E Beech Dl
CrossesI-96
LocationIn Redford Twp
RouteInterstate 96
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.38506, -83.29413
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (53.8 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (1995)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2015
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$79,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lft Trn E Beech Dl over I-96 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lft Trn E Beech Dl 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 Lft Trn E Beech Dl over I-96 carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lft Trn E Beech Dl over I-96?

The structure is 177 ft (53.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lft Trn E Beech Dl over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.