US Bridges

Warren Av Exit Rmp over I-96 Ramp

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011596

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warren Av Exit Rmp over I-96 Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Warren Av Exit 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 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2025. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWarren Av Exit Rmp
CrossesI-96 Ramp
LocationIn Detroit
RouteInterstate 96
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.3482, -83.09842
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2005)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2025
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 Warren Av Exit 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 Warren Av Exit Rmp 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 Warren Av Exit Rmp over I-96 Ramp carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Warren Av Exit Rmp over I-96 Ramp?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Warren Av Exit Rmp over I-96 Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.