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Wayne County, MI · Structure #000000000011480

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.

A
82/100
82
Condition Score
165K
Daily Traffic
1970
Year Built
82.3m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckGood
7/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureGood
8/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureGood
8/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
I-96
Crosses Over
Rouge River
State
Michigan
County
Wayne County
Location
In Detroit
Year Built
1970
Reconstructed
2003
Age
56 years
Daily Traffic
164,804
Lanes
10
Length
82.3 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000000011480

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.

Location Map

In Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan

42.385561, -83.266789

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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.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.