US Bridges

W Gd Blvd & Tirema over I-96

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011584

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,925
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Gd Blvd & Tirema over I-96 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Gd Blvd & Tirema over I-96 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 8,925 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,475 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 53 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesW Gd Blvd & Tirema
CrossesI-96
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 2000
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.35613, -83.11079
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.8 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,925 (2022)
Projected traffic9,475 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W Gd Blvd & Tirema over I-96 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is W Gd Blvd & Tirema 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 W Gd Blvd & Tirema over I-96 carry?

About 8,925 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is W Gd Blvd & Tirema over I-96?

The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns W Gd Blvd & Tirema over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.