US Bridges

I-75 SB Exit Ramp over I-75 E&w to SB Turn Rdwy

Poor

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011819

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,110
1982 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 SB Exit Ramp over I-75 E&w to SB Turn Rdwy is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 SB Exit Ramp over I-75 E&w to SB Turn Rdwy 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10,110 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,627 by 2002. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesI-75 SB Exit Ramp
CrossesI-75 E&w to SB Turn Rdwy
LocationIn Detroit
RouteInterstate 75
Coordinates42.3634, -83.05627
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,110 (1982)
Projected traffic11,627 by 2002
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 SB Exit Ramp over I-75 E&w to SB Turn Rdwy built?

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

What condition is I-75 SB Exit Ramp over I-75 E&w to SB Turn Rdwy in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does I-75 SB Exit Ramp over I-75 E&w to SB Turn Rdwy carry?

About 10,110 vehicles per day (1982 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I-75 SB Exit Ramp over I-75 E&w to SB Turn Rdwy?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 SB Exit Ramp over I-75 E&w to SB Turn Rdwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.