US Bridges

I-96 Ramp NB to EB over M-39 Ramp & E Service RD

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011554

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
372 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
12,580
1982 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-96 Ramp NB to EB over M-39 Ramp & E Service RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-96 Ramp NB to EB over M-39 Ramp & E Service RD 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 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, projected to reach 12,580 by 1977. The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-96 Ramp NB to EB
CrossesM-39 Ramp & E Service RD
LocationIn Detroit
RouteInterstate 96
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.37781, -83.21612
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length372 ft (113.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 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 1977
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
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 I-96 Ramp NB to EB over M-39 Ramp & E Service RD built?

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

What condition is I-96 Ramp NB to EB over M-39 Ramp & E Service RD 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 Ramp NB to EB over M-39 Ramp & E Service RD carry?

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

How long is I-96 Ramp NB to EB over M-39 Ramp & E Service RD?

The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns I-96 Ramp NB to EB over M-39 Ramp & E Service RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.