US Bridges

I-96EB to I-94EB over I-96

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011589

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,045 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
6,290
1982 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-96EB to I-94EB over I-96 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-96EB to I-94EB over I-96 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 5 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 6,290 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,234 by 2002. The structure is 1,045 ft (318.6 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-96EB to I-94EB
CrossesI-96
LocationIn Detroit
RouteInterstate 96
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.35046, -83.09725
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,045 ft (318.6 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,290 (1982)
Projected traffic7,234 by 2002
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-96EB to I-94EB over I-96 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is I-96EB to I-94EB 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-96EB to I-94EB over I-96 carry?

About 6,290 vehicles per day (1982 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I-96EB to I-94EB over I-96?

The structure is 1,045 ft (318.6 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I-96EB to I-94EB over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.