US Bridges

Wyoming Ave over I-96 (jeffries Frwy)

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011566

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
303 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,175
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyoming Ave over I-96 (jeffries Frwy) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyoming Ave over I-96 (jeffries Frwy) in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1971, 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 8,175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,700 by 2042. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 100 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWyoming Ave
CrossesI-96 (jeffries Frwy)
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 2000
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.38506, -83.15896
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span92 ft (27.9 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,175 (2022)
Projected traffic8,700 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 Wyoming Ave over I-96 (jeffries Frwy) built?

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

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

About 8,175 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (27.9 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.