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Wayne County, MI · Structure #000000000011567

I-96 (JEFFRIES)

I-96 (JEFFRIES) in In Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan received a condition grade of B (75/100). Built in 1971, the bridge carries 122K vehicles daily on I-96 (JEFFRIES) over Ramp To M-8.

I-96 (JEFFRIES) carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 75/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.

The bridge was built in 1971 and is now 55 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 (JEFFRIES) carries an average daily traffic count of 121,634 vehicles, with 6 lane(s) crossing Ramp To M-8. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

B
75/100
75
Condition Score
122K
Daily Traffic
1971
Year Built
54.8m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckGood
7/9

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

SuperstructureGood
7/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureGood
7/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
I-96 (JEFFRIES)
Crosses Over
Ramp To M-8
State
Michigan
County
Wayne County
Location
In Detroit
Year Built
1971
Age
55 years
Daily Traffic
121,634
Lanes
6
Length
54.8 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000000011567

About This Bridge

I-96 (JEFFRIES) is a 55-year-old bridge located In Detroit in Wayne County, Michigan. The bridge carries I-96 (JEFFRIES) over Ramp To M-8 with 6 traffic lanes, handling approximately 122K vehicles per day. Built in 1971, the structure spans 54.8 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (75/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

In Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan

42.384614, -83.151717

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Frequently Asked Questions

I-96 (JEFFRIES) has a Condition Score of 75/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

I-96 (JEFFRIES) was built in 1971, making it 55 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I-96 (JEFFRIES) carries approximately 122K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 6 traffic lanes. It is 54.8 meters long and located on I-96 (JEFFRIES) in In Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.

No, I-96 (JEFFRIES) 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 (JEFFRIES) is located In Detroit in Wayne County, Michigan. The bridge carries I-96 (JEFFRIES) over Ramp To M-8. Its coordinates are 42.384614, -83.151717. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I-96 (JEFFRIES) carries I-96 (JEFFRIES) over Ramp To M-8. The bridge is 54.8 meters long and was built in 1971.

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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.

Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.