US Bridges

I-96 over I-94

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011594

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

About this bridge

I-96 over I-94 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-96 over 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 116,948 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,080 by 2025. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 154 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-96
CrossesI-94
LocationIn Detroit
RouteInterstate 96
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.35001, -83.09886
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width154 ft (46.9 m)
Roadway width148 ft (45.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116,948 (2007)
Projected traffic61,080 by 2025
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an 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-96 over 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 I-94 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

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

About 116,948 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-96 over I-94?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 154 ft wide.

Who owns I-96 over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.