US Bridges

Pinckney RD over I-96

Fair

Livingston County, Michigan · 0.8 MI E of M-155 · Structure no. 000000000005781

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
288 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
1974 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pinckney RD over I-96 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pinckney RD over I-96 in Livingston County, Michigan. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 1977. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPinckney RD
CrossesI-96
Location0.8 MI E of M-155
RouteCounty Highway 4743
CountyLivingston County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.59079, -83.93422
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (1974)
Projected traffic4,000 by 1977
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Pinckney RD over I-96 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Pinckney 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Pinckney RD over I-96 carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (1974 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pinckney RD over I-96?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pinckney RD over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.