US Bridges

Rmp I-96E to I-75N over I-75 SB & Entrance Ramp

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011754

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,794
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rmp I-96E to I-75N over I-75 SB & Entrance Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rmp I-96E to I-75N over I-75 SB & Entrance Ramp in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 33,794 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,218 by 2018. The structure is 179 ft (54.5 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRmp I-96E to I-75N
CrossesI-75 SB & Entrance Ramp
LocationIn Detroit
RouteInterstate 96
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.332, -83.08531
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length179 ft (54.5 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,794 (2007)
Projected traffic35,218 by 2018
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Rmp I-96E to I-75N over I-75 SB & Entrance Ramp built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rmp I-96E to I-75N over I-75 SB & Entrance Ramp 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Rmp I-96E to I-75N over I-75 SB & Entrance Ramp carry?

About 33,794 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rmp I-96E to I-75N over I-75 SB & Entrance Ramp?

The structure is 179 ft (54.5 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Rmp I-96E to I-75N over I-75 SB & Entrance Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.