US Bridges

Maplewood Ave over I-96

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011582

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
199 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maplewood Ave over I-96 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maplewood Ave 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 4,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,960 by 1977. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMaplewood Ave
CrossesI-96
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.36115, -83.12222
Functional classUrban Local

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.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.8 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (1988)
Projected traffic3,960 by 1977
Trucks—
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 Maplewood Ave over I-96 built?

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

What condition is Maplewood 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 2023.

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

About 4,400 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is Maplewood Ave over I-96?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Maplewood Ave over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.