US Bridges

I-96 Ramp over Land

Poor

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011558

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,236 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
18,870
1982 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-96 Ramp over Land is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-96 Ramp 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 18,870 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,870 by 1977. The structure is 1,236 ft (376.8 m) long and 52 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-96 Ramp
CrossesLand
LocationIn Detroit
RouteInterstate 96
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.37932, -83.21374
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,236 ft (376.8 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,870 (1982)
Projected traffic18,870 by 1977
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$275,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-96 Ramp over Land built?

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

What condition is I-96 Ramp over Land in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does I-96 Ramp over Land carry?

About 18,870 vehicles per day (1982 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I-96 Ramp over Land?

The structure is 1,236 ft (376.8 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns I-96 Ramp over Land?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.