US Bridges

Pleasant Valley RD over I-96

Fair

Livingston County, Michigan · 2.0 MI E of US-23 · Structure no. 000000000005769

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
233 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,170
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Valley RD over I-96 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pleasant Valley RD over I-96 in Livingston County, Michigan. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 67 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,170 by 2015. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPleasant Valley RD
CrossesI-96
Location2.0 MI E of US-23
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLivingston County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.52235, -83.72001
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,170 (1995)
Projected traffic1,170 by 2015
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Pleasant Valley RD over I-96 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Pleasant Valley RD over I-96 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Pleasant Valley RD over I-96 carry?

About 1,170 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Pleasant Valley RD over I-96?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Valley RD over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.