US Bridges

Joy RD over I-96

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011581

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
175 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,390
1970 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joy RD over I-96 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Joy RD over I-96 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 14,390 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,390 by 1977. The structure is 175 ft (53.2 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJoy RD
CrossesI-96
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 2000
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.36453, -83.13116
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.2 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.6 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,390 (1970)
Projected traffic14,390 by 1977
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 Joy RD over I-96 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Joy RD 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 2023.

How much traffic does Joy RD over I-96 carry?

About 14,390 vehicles per day (1970 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Joy RD over I-96?

The structure is 175 ft (53.2 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Joy RD over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.