US Bridges

Madison Ave Ramps over I-375

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011800

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
362 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,784
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison Ave Ramps over I-375 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Madison Ave Ramps over I-375 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 3,784 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,162 by 2025. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 70 ft wide.

CarriesMadison Ave Ramps
CrossesI-375
LocationIn Detroit
RouteInterstate 375
Coordinates42.34005, -83.04198
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length362 ft (110.3 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,784 (2010)
Projected traffic4,162 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 Madison Ave Ramps over I-375 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madison Ave Ramps over I-375 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Madison Ave Ramps over I-375 carry?

About 3,784 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Madison Ave Ramps over I-375?

The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Madison Ave Ramps over I-375?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.