US Bridges

Russell ST over I-75 Conn to M-3

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011783

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
155 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,380
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Russell ST over I-75 Conn to M-3 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Russell ST over I-75 Conn to M-3 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2006, 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.

It carries about 4,380 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,780 by 2026. The structure is 155 ft (47.3 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRussell ST
CrossesI-75 Conn to M-3
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 2000
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.34488, -83.03951
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,380 (2003)
Projected traffic4,780 by 2026
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Russell ST over I-75 Conn to M-3 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Russell ST over I-75 Conn to M-3 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Russell ST over I-75 Conn to M-3 carry?

About 4,380 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Russell ST over I-75 Conn to M-3?

The structure is 155 ft (47.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Russell ST over I-75 Conn to M-3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.