US Bridges

Turn Rdwy 3rd Levl over I-96 & CSX RR

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011541

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,334 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
18,870
1982 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turn Rdwy 3rd Levl over I-96 & CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Turn Rdwy 3rd Levl over I-96 & CSX RR 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 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 21,701 by 2002. The structure is 1,334 ft (406.7 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTurn Rdwy 3rd Levl
CrossesI-96 & CSX RR
LocationIn Detroit
RouteInterstate 96
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.3784, -83.21631
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,334 ft (406.7 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,870 (1982)
Projected traffic21,701 by 2002
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
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 Turn Rdwy 3rd Levl over I-96 & CSX RR built?

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

What condition is Turn Rdwy 3rd Levl over I-96 & CSX RR 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 Turn Rdwy 3rd Levl over I-96 & CSX RR carry?

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

How long is Turn Rdwy 3rd Levl over I-96 & CSX RR?

The structure is 1,334 ft (406.7 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Turn Rdwy 3rd Levl over I-96 & CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.