US Bridges

EB Davison (M-8) over I-96 Wyoming Exit Ramp

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011599

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
77,500
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB Davison (M-8) over I-96 Wyoming Exit Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB Davison (M-8) over I-96 Wyoming Exit Ramp in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1971, 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 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 77,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,381 by 2015. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesEB Davison (M-8)
CrossesI-96 Wyoming Exit Ramp
LocationIn Detroit
RouteState Highway 8
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.38589, -83.15577
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,500 (1995)
Projected traffic51,381 by 2015
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 EB Davison (M-8) over I-96 Wyoming Exit Ramp built?

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

What condition is EB Davison (M-8) over I-96 Wyoming Exit 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does EB Davison (M-8) over I-96 Wyoming Exit Ramp carry?

About 77,500 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is EB Davison (M-8) over I-96 Wyoming Exit Ramp?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns EB Davison (M-8) over I-96 Wyoming Exit Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.