US Bridges

Schaefer RD over I-96 (jeffries Frwy)

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011562

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
286 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schaefer RD over I-96 (jeffries Frwy) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schaefer RD over I-96 (jeffries Frwy) in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 54 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,425 by 2042. The structure is 286 ft (87.3 m) long and 81 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSchaefer RD
CrossesI-96 (jeffries Frwy)
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 2000
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.38297, -83.17835
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length286 ft (87.3 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (2022)
Projected traffic24,425 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Schaefer RD over I-96 (jeffries Frwy) built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Schaefer RD over I-96 (jeffries Frwy) 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Schaefer RD over I-96 (jeffries Frwy) carry?

About 23,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Schaefer RD over I-96 (jeffries Frwy)?

The structure is 286 ft (87.3 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Schaefer RD over I-96 (jeffries Frwy)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.