US Bridges

Clark Ave over I-75

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Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011740

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
176 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,076
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark Ave over I-75 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clark Ave over I-75 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19,076 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,984 by 2025. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesClark Ave
CrossesI-75
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 2000
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.31347, -83.09094
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,076 (2010)
Projected traffic20,984 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$157,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Clark Ave over I-75 built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clark 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 Clark Ave over I-75 carry?

About 19,076 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Clark Ave over I-75?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns Clark Ave over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.