US Bridges

Commer Ave over I-75

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Hamtramck · Structure no. 000000000011855

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
176 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
1978 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Commer Ave over I-75 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Commer Ave over I-75 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 56 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,050 by 2028. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCommer Ave
CrossesI-75
LocationIn Hamtramck
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.40118, -83.07103
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (1978)
Projected traffic2,050 by 2028
Trucks3%
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 Commer Ave over I-75 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Commer Ave 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 Commer Ave over I-75 carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Commer Ave over I-75?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Commer Ave over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.