US Bridges

Grd Riv Ave Exit R over I-96 Ramp

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011595

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
1982 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grd Riv Ave Exit R over I-96 Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grd Riv Ave Exit R over I-96 Ramp 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 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,760 by 2002. The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesGrd Riv Ave Exit R
CrossesI-96 Ramp
LocationIn Detroit
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates42.35034, -83.09739
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (1982)
Projected traffic2,760 by 2002
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Grd Riv Ave Exit R over I-96 Ramp built?

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

What condition is Grd Riv Ave Exit R over I-96 Ramp 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 Grd Riv Ave Exit R over I-96 Ramp carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (1982 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Grd Riv Ave Exit R over I-96 Ramp?

The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Grd Riv Ave Exit R over I-96 Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.