US Bridges

M-5 Grand River Av over I-96 (jeffries Frwy)

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011564

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
392 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,798
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-5 Grand River Av over I-96 (jeffries Frwy) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-5 Grand River Av 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 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 17,798 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,961 by 2018. The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long and 103 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesM-5 Grand River Av
CrossesI-96 (jeffries Frwy)
LocationIn Detroit
RouteState Highway 5
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.38354, -83.17572
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.6 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length392 ft (119.5 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.5 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,798 (2007)
Projected traffic29,961 by 2018
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
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 M-5 Grand River Av 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 M-5 Grand River Av 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does M-5 Grand River Av over I-96 (jeffries Frwy) carry?

About 17,798 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is M-5 Grand River Av over I-96 (jeffries Frwy)?

The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns M-5 Grand River Av over I-96 (jeffries Frwy)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.