I-96 EB over Grand River Ave
PoorLivingston County, Michigan · 2.4 MI NW of US-23 · Structure no. 000000000005785
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 174 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 44,600
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-96 EB over Grand River Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-96 EB over Grand River Ave in Livingston County, Michigan. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 44,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,387 by 2018. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-96 EB over Grand River Ave built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is I-96 EB over Grand River Ave 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does I-96 EB over Grand River Ave carry?
About 44,600 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is I-96 EB over Grand River Ave?
The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns I-96 EB over Grand River Ave?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.