US Bridges

SB to WB Turn Rdwy over CSX RR & Fullerton Ave

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011540

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
279 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,870
1982 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB to WB Turn Rdwy over CSX RR & Fullerton Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB to WB Turn Rdwy over CSX RR & Fullerton Ave in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 18,870 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,870 by 1977. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesSB to WB Turn Rdwy
CrossesCSX RR & Fullerton Ave
LocationIn Detroit
RouteInterstate 96
Coordinates42.37942, -83.21797
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,870 (1982)
Projected traffic18,870 by 1977
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SB to WB Turn Rdwy over CSX RR & Fullerton Ave built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB to WB Turn Rdwy over CSX RR & Fullerton Ave 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SB to WB Turn Rdwy over CSX RR & Fullerton Ave carry?

About 18,870 vehicles per day (1982 count).

How long is SB to WB Turn Rdwy over CSX RR & Fullerton Ave?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SB to WB Turn Rdwy over CSX RR & Fullerton Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.