US Bridges

E Grand Blvd over I-75

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011843

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,700
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Grand Blvd over I-75 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Grand Blvd over I-75 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 57 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 15,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,780 by 2028. The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE Grand Blvd
CrossesI-75
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 2000
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.3744, -83.05996
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,700 (—)
Projected traffic7,780 by 2028
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
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 E Grand Blvd over I-75 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is E Grand Blvd over I-75 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does E Grand Blvd over I-75 carry?

About 15,700 vehicles per day (latest count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is E Grand Blvd over I-75?

The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns E Grand Blvd over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.