US Bridges

I-96 WB Collector over M-39 (southfield Expr)

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011553

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
193 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,389
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-96 WB Collector over M-39 (southfield Expr) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-96 WB Collector over M-39 (southfield Expr) in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 4,389 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,389 by 2022. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 72 ft wide.

CarriesI-96 WB Collector
CrossesM-39 (southfield Expr)
LocationIn Detroit
RouteInterstate 96
Coordinates42.37905, -83.21677
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
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,389 (2022)
Projected traffic4,389 by 2022
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an 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 I-96 WB Collector over M-39 (southfield Expr) built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-96 WB Collector over M-39 (southfield Expr) 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 I-96 WB Collector over M-39 (southfield Expr) carry?

About 4,389 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-96 WB Collector over M-39 (southfield Expr)?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns I-96 WB Collector over M-39 (southfield Expr)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.