Ml King Jr BLVD over I-96

Fair Condition55 years old16,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateMichigan
CountyWayne
LocationIn Detroit
CarriesMl King Jr BLVD
CrossesI-96
Coordinates42.33616, -83.09042

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length173.9 ft (53 m)
Max Span86.9 ft (26.5 m)
Deck Width116.1 ft (35.4 m)
Deck Area1876.2 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1971

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic16,500 (1988)
Lanes On Bridge6
Lanes Under Bridge8

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000011608

Nearby Bridges

Rmp I-96E To I-75N over I-96 WB 0.3 mi Fair Us-12 over I-96 0.4 mi Fair Rmp I-96E To I-75N over I-75 SB & Entrance Ramp 0.4 mi Fair I-75 Ramp WB To SB over Ramp To WB I-96 0.4 mi Fair Us-12 over I-75 SB 0.4 mi Fair Us-12 over I-75 NB 0.4 mi Fair Rmp I-96E To I-75N over I-75 NB And Exit Ramp 0.5 mi Fair Buchanan ST over I-96 0.5 mi Fair I-75 SB over I-96 WB 0.5 mi Good Scotten AVE over Us-12 0.7 mi Fair