US Bridges

I-96 W to E M-8 over Ramps to M-8

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011569

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
193 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,420
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-96 W to E M-8 over Ramps to M-8 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-96 W to E M-8 over Ramps to M-8 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 51 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 1,420 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,450 by 2028. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-96 W to E M-8
CrossesRamps to M-8
LocationIn Detroit
RouteInterstate 96
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.38493, -83.14852
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,420 (2008)
Projected traffic1,450 by 2028
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$77,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-96 W to E M-8 over Ramps to M-8 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is I-96 W to E M-8 over Ramps to M-8 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-96 W to E M-8 over Ramps to M-8 carry?

About 1,420 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is I-96 W to E M-8 over Ramps to M-8?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns I-96 W to E M-8 over Ramps to M-8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.