US Bridges

Scotten Ave over I-96

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011598

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
177 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,440
1970 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scotten Ave over I-96 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scotten Ave over I-96 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6,440 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,440 by 1977. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesScotten Ave
CrossesI-96
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.35678, -83.11211
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,440 (1970)
Projected traffic6,440 by 1977
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Scotten Ave over I-96 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scotten Ave 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Scotten Ave over I-96 carry?

About 6,440 vehicles per day (1970 count).

How long is Scotten Ave over I-96?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Scotten Ave over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.