US Bridges

Vernor Ave over I-75

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011746

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
316 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,560
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vernor Ave over I-75 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vernor Ave over I-75 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 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 16,560 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,560 by 2015. The structure is 316 ft (96.2 m) long and 80 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesVernor Ave
CrossesI-75
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 2000
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.32509, -83.08369
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length316 ft (96.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,560 (2005)
Projected traffic16,560 by 2015
Trucks3%
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 Vernor Ave over I-75 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vernor 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 November 2023.

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

About 16,560 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Vernor Ave over I-75?

The structure is 316 ft (96.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Vernor Ave over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.