US Bridges

Rmp I-96E to I-75N over I-96 WB

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011756

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
179,000
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rmp I-96E to I-75N over I-96 WB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rmp I-96E to I-75N over I-96 WB in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 179,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 205,850 by 2025. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesRmp I-96E to I-75N
CrossesI-96 WB
LocationIn Detroit
RouteInterstate 75
Coordinates42.33273, -83.08722
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179,000 (2005)
Projected traffic205,850 by 2025
Trucks3%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$178,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rmp I-96E to I-75N over I-96 WB built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Rmp I-96E to I-75N over I-96 WB 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-96 WB carry?

About 179,000 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rmp I-96E to I-75N over I-96 WB?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Rmp I-96E to I-75N over I-96 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.