US Bridges

I-96 WB over Mdot RR Corridor

Fair

Livingston County, Michigan · 2.2 MI SE of M-155 · Structure no. 000000000005776

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,743
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-96 WB over Mdot RR Corridor is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-96 WB over Mdot RR Corridor in Livingston County, Michigan. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 26,743 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,251 by 2018. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-96 WB
CrossesMdot RR Corridor
Location2.2 MI SE of M-155
RouteInterstate 96
CountyLivingston County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.58432, -83.91072
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length138 ft (42 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,743 (2007)
Projected traffic30,251 by 2018
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-96 WB over Mdot RR Corridor built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-96 WB over Mdot RR Corridor 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-96 WB over Mdot RR Corridor carry?

About 26,743 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-96 WB over Mdot RR Corridor?

The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns I-96 WB over Mdot RR Corridor?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.