US Bridges

Elmhurst Ave over I-96

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011574

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
155 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
202
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elmhurst Ave over I-96 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elmhurst Ave over I-96 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 53 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 202 vehicles a day, projected to reach 412 by 2028. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesElmhurst Ave
CrossesI-96
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 2000
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.37601, -83.14617
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic202 (2008)
Projected traffic412 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 Elmhurst Ave over I-96 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Elmhurst Ave over I-96 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Elmhurst Ave over I-96 carry?

About 202 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Elmhurst Ave over I-96?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Elmhurst Ave over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.