US Bridges

SB I-75 Exit Ramp over EB I-96

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · Ambassador Gateway · Structure no. 000000000013313

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
227 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
—
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB I-75 Exit Ramp over EB I-96 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB I-75 Exit Ramp over EB I-96 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 227 ft (69.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSB I-75 Exit Ramp
CrossesEB I-96
LocationAmbassador Gateway
RouteInterstate 75
Coordinates42.32163, -83.08282
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length227 ft (69.3 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic420 by 2015
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 SB I-75 Exit Ramp over EB I-96 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB I-75 Exit Ramp over EB I-96 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SB I-75 Exit Ramp over EB I-96 carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is SB I-75 Exit Ramp over EB I-96?

The structure is 227 ft (69.3 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SB I-75 Exit Ramp over EB I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.