US Bridges

Green Ave over I-75

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Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011736

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
187 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
1991 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Ave over I-75 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Green Ave over I-75 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2015. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGreen Ave
CrossesI-75
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.30348, -83.11381
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (1991)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2015
Trucks4%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Green Ave over I-75 built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Green Ave over I-75 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Green Ave over I-75 carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Green Ave over I-75?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Green Ave over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.