US Bridges

I-96 (jeffries) over Ramp to M-8

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Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011567

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
121,634
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-96 (jeffries) over Ramp to M-8 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-96 (jeffries) over Ramp to M-8 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 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 121,634 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 221,219 by 2025. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 128 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-96 (jeffries)
CrossesRamp to M-8
LocationIn Detroit
RouteInterstate 96
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.38461, -83.15172
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.8 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.8 m)
Deck width128 ft (39.1 m)
Roadway width126 ft (38.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121,634 (2007)
Projected traffic221,219 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$263,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-96 (jeffries) over Ramp to M-8 built?

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

What condition is I-96 (jeffries) over Ramp to M-8 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-96 (jeffries) over Ramp to M-8 carry?

About 121,634 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-96 (jeffries) over Ramp to M-8?

The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.8 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns I-96 (jeffries) over Ramp to M-8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.