US Bridges

I-96 over Ramp from I-94

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011587

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
116,948
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-96 over Ramp from I-94 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-96 over Ramp from I-94 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 54 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 116,948 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 124,300 by 2018. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 146 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-96
CrossesRamp from I-94
LocationIn Detroit
RouteInterstate 96
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.35128, -83.10052
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width146 ft (44.4 m)
Roadway width143 ft (43.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116,948 (2007)
Projected traffic124,300 by 2018
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$54,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-96 over Ramp from I-94 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is I-96 over Ramp from I-94 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-96 over Ramp from I-94 carry?

About 116,948 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-96 over Ramp from I-94?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 146 ft wide.

Who owns I-96 over Ramp from I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.