US Bridges

Canfield Ave over I-75

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011816

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
229 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canfield Ave over I-75 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Canfield Ave over I-75 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 63 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,080 by 2028. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCanfield Ave
CrossesI-75
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.35663, -83.05144
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2008)
Projected traffic3,080 by 2028
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 Canfield Ave over I-75 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Canfield Ave over I-75 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Canfield Ave over I-75 carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Canfield Ave over I-75?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Canfield Ave over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.