US Bridges

Spencer RD over I-96

Fair

Livingston County, Michigan · 0.8 MI NW of US-23 · Structure no. 000000000005788

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
234 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,050
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spencer RD over I-96 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spencer RD over I-96 in Livingston County, Michigan. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 16,050 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,725 by 2044. The structure is 234 ft (71.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSpencer RD
CrossesI-96
Location0.8 MI NW of US-23
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLivingston County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.53228, -83.76618
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.4 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,050 (2024)
Projected traffic17,725 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 Spencer RD over I-96 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Spencer 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 October 2024.

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

About 16,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Spencer RD over I-96?

The structure is 234 ft (71.4 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Spencer RD over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.