US Bridges

Warren Ave over I-96

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Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011606

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
256 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,000
1970 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warren Ave over I-96 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Warren Ave over I-96 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 24,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24,000 by 1977. The structure is 256 ft (78.1 m) long and 103 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWarren Ave
CrossesI-96
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 2000
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.34647, -83.09645
Functional classUrban Minor 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78.1 m)
Longest span105 ft (31.9 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.5 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,000 (1970)
Projected traffic24,000 by 1977
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Ave over I-96 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Warren Ave over I-96 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 Ave over I-96 carry?

About 24,000 vehicles per day (1970 count).

How long is Warren Ave over I-96?

The structure is 256 ft (78.1 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (31.9 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns Warren Ave over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.