US Bridges

I-96 WB over CSX RR

Fair

Livingston County, Michigan · 0.4 MI W of Latson RD · Structure no. 000000000005778

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,743
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-96 WB over CSX RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-96 WB over CSX RR in Livingston County, Michigan. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-96 WB
CrossesCSX RR
Location0.4 MI W of Latson RD
RouteInterstate 96
CountyLivingston County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.57831, -83.88507
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 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 CSX RR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is I-96 WB over CSX RR 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 2024.

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

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

How long is I-96 WB over CSX RR?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns I-96 WB over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.