US Bridges

M-5 Grand Riv Ave over I-75

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011776

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,815
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-5 Grand Riv Ave over I-75 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-5 Grand Riv Ave over I-75 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 58 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 12,815 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,166 by 2018. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesM-5 Grand Riv Ave
CrossesI-75
LocationIn Detroit
RouteState Highway 5
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.33649, -83.05912
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.5 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.4 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,815 (2007)
Projected traffic20,166 by 2018
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was M-5 Grand Riv Ave over I-75 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is M-5 Grand Riv Ave over I-75 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does M-5 Grand Riv Ave over I-75 carry?

About 12,815 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is M-5 Grand Riv Ave over I-75?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.5 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns M-5 Grand Riv Ave over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.