US Bridges

Milwaukee Ave over I-75

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011842

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,925
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Milwaukee Ave over I-75 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Milwaukee Ave over I-75 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,925 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,150 by 2040. The structure is 175 ft (53.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMilwaukee Ave
CrossesI-75
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 2000
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.37384, -83.05971
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length175 ft (53.4 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,925 (2020)
Projected traffic2,150 by 2040
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 Milwaukee Ave over I-75 built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Milwaukee 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 April 2024.

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

About 1,925 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Milwaukee Ave over I-75?

The structure is 175 ft (53.4 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Milwaukee Ave over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.