US Bridges

Grand River Ave over I-96

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011576

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
307 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,650
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand River Ave over I-96 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grand River 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 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 19,650 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,050 by 2028. The structure is 307 ft (93.5 m) long and 106 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesGrand River Ave
CrossesI-96
LocationIn Detroit
RouteInterstate 96
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.37115, -83.14497
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.8 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length307 ft (93.5 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.1 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.4 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,650 (2007)
Projected traffic20,050 by 2028
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Grand River 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 Grand River Ave 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Grand River Ave over I-96 carry?

About 19,650 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Grand River Ave over I-96?

The structure is 307 ft (93.5 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.1 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Grand River Ave over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.