US Bridges

Oakman Blvd WB over I-96 (jeffries Frwy)

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011573

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
233 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,075
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakman Blvd WB over I-96 (jeffries Frwy) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oakman Blvd WB 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 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 5,075 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,175 by 2028. The structure is 233 ft (70.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOakman Blvd WB
CrossesI-96 (jeffries Frwy)
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 2000
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.37745, -83.14612
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length233 ft (70.9 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,075 (2008)
Projected traffic5,175 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Oakman Blvd WB over I-96 (jeffries Frwy) built?

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

What condition is Oakman Blvd WB 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 Oakman Blvd WB over I-96 (jeffries Frwy) carry?

About 5,075 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Oakman Blvd WB over I-96 (jeffries Frwy)?

The structure is 233 ft (70.9 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Oakman Blvd WB over I-96 (jeffries Frwy)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.