US Bridges

Ferry Ave over I-75 & Turn Rdwy

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011821

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
240 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,960
1978 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ferry Ave over I-75 & Turn Rdwy is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ferry Ave over I-75 & Turn Rdwy in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 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 3,960 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,960 by 1977. The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFerry Ave
CrossesI-75 & Turn Rdwy
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 2000
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.36528, -83.05619
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,960 (1978)
Projected traffic3,960 by 1977
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 Ferry Ave over I-75 & Turn Rdwy built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Ferry Ave over I-75 & Turn Rdwy 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ferry Ave over I-75 & Turn Rdwy carry?

About 3,960 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ferry Ave over I-75 & Turn Rdwy?

The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Ferry Ave over I-75 & Turn Rdwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.