US Bridges

Fullerton Ave over I-96 (jeffries Frwy)

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011571

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
228 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,925
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fullerton Ave over I-96 (jeffries Frwy) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fullerton 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 2,925 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2042. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFullerton Ave
CrossesI-96 (jeffries Frwy)
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 2000
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.38104, -83.14645
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,925 (2022)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Fullerton Ave over I-96 (jeffries Frwy) built?

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

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

About 2,925 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.