US Bridges

Kensington RD over I-96

Fair

Livingston County, Michigan · 3.4 MI E of US-23 · Structure no. 000000000005770

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kensington RD over I-96 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kensington RD over I-96 in Livingston County, Michigan. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 6 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,300 by 2028. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 86 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKensington RD
CrossesI-96
Location3.4 MI E of US-23
RouteCounty Highway 4793
CountyLivingston County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.52148, -83.6891
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span128 ft (39.1 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (1988)
Projected traffic25,300 by 2028
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Kensington RD over I-96 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kensington 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 Kensington RD over I-96 carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Kensington RD over I-96?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39.1 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Kensington RD over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.