US Bridges

Greenfield RD over I-96 & CSX RR

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Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011544

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
329 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
33,000
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenfield RD over I-96 & CSX RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Greenfield RD over I-96 & CSX RR in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 33,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29,120 by 2010. The structure is 329 ft (100.2 m) long and 103 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesGreenfield RD
CrossesI-96 & CSX RR
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCounty Highway 2057
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.37889, -83.19803
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length329 ft (100.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.5 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,000 (1988)
Projected traffic29,120 by 2010
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Greenfield RD over I-96 & CSX RR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenfield RD over I-96 & CSX RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Greenfield RD over I-96 & CSX RR carry?

About 33,000 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is Greenfield RD over I-96 & CSX RR?

The structure is 329 ft (100.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns Greenfield RD over I-96 & CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.