US Bridges

U-Trn N of Gr Riv over I-96

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011575

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
174 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
71,525
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U-Trn N of Gr Riv over I-96 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U-Trn N of Gr Riv 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 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 71,525 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,960 by 2042. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesU-Trn N of Gr Riv
CrossesI-96
LocationIn Detroit
RouteInterstate 96
Coordinates42.37241, -83.14564
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71,525 (2022)
Projected traffic75,960 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 U-Trn N of Gr Riv over I-96 built?

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

What condition is U-Trn N of Gr Riv over I-96 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does U-Trn N of Gr Riv over I-96 carry?

About 71,525 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is U-Trn N of Gr Riv over I-96?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns U-Trn N of Gr Riv over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.