US Bridges

Turn Rdwy EB to SB over Wb&u-Turn Service Roads

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011547

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
372 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,580
1982 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turn Rdwy EB to SB over Wb&u-Turn Service Roads is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Turn Rdwy EB to SB over Wb&u-Turn Service Roads 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 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 12,580 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,580 by 1997. The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesTurn Rdwy EB to SB
CrossesWb&u-Turn Service Roads
LocationIn Detroit
RouteInterstate 96
Coordinates42.37756, -83.21737
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length372 ft (113.4 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,580 (1982)
Projected traffic12,580 by 1997
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 EB to SB over Wb&u-Turn Service Roads built?

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

What condition is Turn Rdwy EB to SB over Wb&u-Turn Service Roads 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 EB to SB over Wb&u-Turn Service Roads carry?

About 12,580 vehicles per day (1982 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Turn Rdwy EB to SB over Wb&u-Turn Service Roads?

The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Turn Rdwy EB to SB over Wb&u-Turn Service Roads?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.