I-96
I-96 in In Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan received a condition grade of A (82/100). Built in 1970, the bridge carries 165K vehicles daily on I-96 over Rouge River.
I-96 carries an A on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 82/100. Deck, superstructure, and substructure ratings all sit in the better tier of the FHWA NBI distribution. The bridge is structurally sound by federal standards.
The bridge was built in 1970 and is now 56 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. I-96 carries an average daily traffic count of 164,804 vehicles, with 10 lane(s) crossing Rouge River. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
I-96 is a 56-year-old bridge located In Detroit in Wayne County, Michigan. The bridge carries I-96 over Rouge River with 10 traffic lanes, handling approximately 165K vehicles per day. Built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2003, the structure spans 82.3 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of A (82/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 8/9 (good), and substructure 8/9 (good).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
I-96 has a Condition Score of 82/100 (Grade A). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 8/9, and substructure 8/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
I-96 was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2003, making it 56 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I-96 carries approximately 165K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 10 traffic lanes. It is 82.3 meters long and located on I-96 in In Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.
No, I-96 is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.
I-96 is located In Detroit in Wayne County, Michigan. The bridge carries I-96 over Rouge River. Its coordinates are 42.385561, -83.266789. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I-96 carries I-96 over Rouge River. The bridge is 82.3 meters long and was built in 1970, with reconstruction in 2003.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.