US Bridges

Buchanan ST over I-96

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011607

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
237 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,139
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buchanan ST over I-96 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buchanan ST over I-96 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 6 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 1,139 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,253 by 2025. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBuchanan ST
CrossesI-96
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.34212, -83.09403
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length237 ft (72.2 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 traffic1,139 (2010)
Projected traffic1,253 by 2025
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Buchanan ST over I-96 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Buchanan ST 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Buchanan ST over I-96 carry?

About 1,139 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Buchanan ST over I-96?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Buchanan ST over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.