US Bridges

On Ramp @ Grnfld. over Land

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011545

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
355 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,580
1982 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

On Ramp @ Grnfld. over Land is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying On Ramp @ Grnfld. over Land 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 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 12,580 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,580 by 1977. The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesOn Ramp @ Grnfld.
CrossesLand
LocationIn Detroit
RouteInterstate 96
Coordinates42.37957, -83.1999
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length355 ft (108.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,580 (1982)
Projected traffic12,580 by 1977
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 On Ramp @ Grnfld. over Land built?

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

What condition is On Ramp @ Grnfld. over Land 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 On Ramp @ Grnfld. over Land carry?

About 12,580 vehicles per day (1982 count).

How long is On Ramp @ Grnfld. over Land?

The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns On Ramp @ Grnfld. over Land?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.