US Bridges

Plaza to I-96 WB over I-75 NB and Vernor Ramps

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Wayne County, Michigan · Ambassador Gateway · Structure no. 000000000013400

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
391 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plaza to I-96 WB over I-75 NB and Vernor Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Plaza to I-96 WB over I-75 NB and Vernor Ramps 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.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,250 by 2030. The structure is 391 ft (119.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPlaza to I-96 WB
CrossesI-75 NB and Vernor Ramps
LocationAmbassador Gateway
RouteInterstate 96
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.32295, -83.08235
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length391 ft (119.1 m)
Longest span173 ft (52.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2010)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2030
Trucks0%
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 Plaza to I-96 WB over I-75 NB and Vernor Ramps built?

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

What condition is Plaza to I-96 WB over I-75 NB and Vernor Ramps 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 Plaza to I-96 WB over I-75 NB and Vernor Ramps carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Plaza to I-96 WB over I-75 NB and Vernor Ramps?

The structure is 391 ft (119.1 m) long with a longest span of 173 ft (52.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Plaza to I-96 WB over I-75 NB and Vernor Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.