US Bridges

Gr Riv Lt TRN(M-5) over I-96 (jeffries Frwy)

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011563

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
284 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,275
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gr Riv Lt TRN(M-5) over I-96 (jeffries Frwy) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gr Riv Lt TRN(M-5) over I-96 (jeffries Frwy) in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,275 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2042. The structure is 284 ft (86.5 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesGr Riv Lt TRN(M-5)
CrossesI-96 (jeffries Frwy)
LocationIn Detroit
RouteState Highway 5
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.38331, -83.17678
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length284 ft (86.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,275 (2022)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 Gr Riv Lt TRN(M-5) over I-96 (jeffries Frwy) built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Gr Riv Lt TRN(M-5) over I-96 (jeffries Frwy) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Gr Riv Lt TRN(M-5) over I-96 (jeffries Frwy) carry?

About 5,275 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gr Riv Lt TRN(M-5) over I-96 (jeffries Frwy)?

The structure is 284 ft (86.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Gr Riv Lt TRN(M-5) over I-96 (jeffries Frwy)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.