US Bridges

Rmp I-96E to I-75N over I-75 NB and Exit Ramp

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011755

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
267 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,290
1982 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rmp I-96E to I-75N over I-75 NB and Exit Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rmp I-96E to I-75N over I-75 NB and Exit 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 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 10,290 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2026. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRmp I-96E to I-75N
CrossesI-75 NB and Exit Ramp
LocationIn Detroit
RouteInterstate 96
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.33183, -83.08383
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,290 (1982)
Projected traffic6,400 by 2026
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 NB and Exit 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 NB and Exit 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 NB and Exit Ramp carry?

About 10,290 vehicles per day (1982 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rmp I-96E to I-75N over I-75 NB and Exit Ramp?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rmp I-96E to I-75N over I-75 NB and Exit Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.