Underwood Ave over I-96
GoodWayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011580
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 174 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2008 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Underwood Ave over I-96 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Underwood 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2031. The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Underwood 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 Underwood 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Underwood Ave over I-96 carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Underwood Ave over I-96?
The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Underwood Ave over I-96?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.