US Bridges

Fullerton Ave over I-96 (jeffries Frwy)

Poor

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011561

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
331 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,690
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fullerton Ave over I-96 (jeffries Frwy) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fullerton Ave over I-96 (jeffries Frwy) 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 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 7,690 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,690 by 2015. The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFullerton Ave
CrossesI-96 (jeffries Frwy)
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 2000
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.38015, -83.18851
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length331 ft (100.9 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,690 (1995)
Projected traffic7,690 by 2015
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Fullerton Ave over I-96 (jeffries Frwy) built?

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

What condition is Fullerton Ave over I-96 (jeffries Frwy) 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 Fullerton Ave over I-96 (jeffries Frwy) carry?

About 7,690 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Fullerton Ave over I-96 (jeffries Frwy)?

The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Fullerton Ave over I-96 (jeffries Frwy)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.