US Bridges

I-96 Ramp over W B Service RD

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011559

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
626 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
12,580
1982 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-96 Ramp over W B Service RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-96 Ramp over W B Service RD 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 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 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,580 by 1977. The structure is 626 ft (190.8 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-96 Ramp
CrossesW B Service RD
LocationIn Detroit
RouteInterstate 96
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.37916, -83.2116
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length626 ft (190.8 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,580 (1982)
Projected traffic12,580 by 1977
Trucks3%
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 I-96 Ramp over W B Service RD built?

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

What condition is I-96 Ramp over W B 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 over W B Service RD carry?

About 12,580 vehicles per day (1982 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I-96 Ramp over W B Service RD?

The structure is 626 ft (190.8 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I-96 Ramp over W B Service RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.