US Bridges

I96WB to I94WB Rmp over I-96 & Ramp

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011590

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
757 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
6,290
1982 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I96WB to I94WB Rmp over I-96 & Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I96WB to I94WB Rmp over I-96 & Ramp 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 6,290 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,234 by 2002. The structure is 757 ft (230.7 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI96WB to I94WB Rmp
CrossesI-96 & Ramp
LocationIn Detroit
RouteInterstate 96
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.35014, -83.09828
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 rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length757 ft (230.7 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,290 (1982)
Projected traffic7,234 by 2002
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$455,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I96WB to I94WB Rmp over I-96 & Ramp built?

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

What condition is I96WB to I94WB Rmp over I-96 & Ramp 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 I96WB to I94WB Rmp over I-96 & Ramp carry?

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

How long is I96WB to I94WB Rmp over I-96 & Ramp?

The structure is 757 ft (230.7 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I96WB to I94WB Rmp over I-96 & Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.