US Bridges

WB to SB Turn Rdwy over 3rd Level Turn Rdwy

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011548

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,203 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
12,580
1982 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB to SB Turn Rdwy over 3rd Level Turn Rdwy is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB to SB Turn Rdwy over 3rd Level Turn Rdwy 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 6 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 2010. The structure is 1,203 ft (366.7 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesWB to SB Turn Rdwy
Crosses3rd Level Turn Rdwy
LocationIn Detroit
RouteInterstate 96
Coordinates42.37906, -83.21645
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,203 ft (366.7 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,580 (1982)
Projected traffic12,580 by 2010
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesFourth level (interchange)
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was WB to SB Turn Rdwy over 3rd Level Turn Rdwy built?

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

What condition is WB to SB Turn Rdwy over 3rd Level Turn Rdwy 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 WB to SB Turn Rdwy over 3rd Level Turn Rdwy carry?

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

How long is WB to SB Turn Rdwy over 3rd Level Turn Rdwy?

The structure is 1,203 ft (366.7 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns WB to SB Turn Rdwy over 3rd Level Turn Rdwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.