US Bridges

Nevada Ave over I-75

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011859

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
241 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,418
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nevada Ave over I-75 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nevada Ave over I-75 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 7,418 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,160 by 2025. The structure is 241 ft (73.4 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNevada Ave
CrossesI-75
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 2000
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.42491, -83.09318
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length241 ft (73.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,418 (2010)
Projected traffic8,160 by 2025
Trucks—
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 Nevada Ave over I-75 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Nevada 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 October 2023.

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

About 7,418 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Nevada Ave over I-75?

The structure is 241 ft (73.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Nevada Ave over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.