US Bridges

I-96 Bl (on Rmp) over I-96 WB

Poor

Livingston County, Michigan · @ I-96 Bl · Structure no. 000000000005783

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,897
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-96 Bl (on Rmp) over I-96 WB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-96 Bl (on Rmp) over I-96 WB in Livingston County, Michigan. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 64 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,897 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2020. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-96 Bl (on Rmp)
CrossesI-96 WB
Location@ I-96 Bl
RouteInterstate 96
CountyLivingston County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.57906, -83.85645
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,897 (2015)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2020
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 I-96 Bl (on Rmp) over I-96 WB built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is I-96 Bl (on Rmp) over I-96 WB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does I-96 Bl (on Rmp) over I-96 WB carry?

About 4,897 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is I-96 Bl (on Rmp) over I-96 WB?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns I-96 Bl (on Rmp) over I-96 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.