US Bridges

Ml King Jr Blvd over I-96

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011608

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
174 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,500
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ml King Jr Blvd over I-96 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ml King Jr Blvd over I-96 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 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 16,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,975 by 2008. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMl King Jr Blvd
CrossesI-96
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.33616, -83.09042
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (1988)
Projected traffic18,975 by 2008
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 Ml King Jr Blvd over I-96 built?

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

What condition is Ml King Jr Blvd 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 Ml King Jr Blvd over I-96 carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is Ml King Jr Blvd over I-96?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns Ml King Jr Blvd over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.