US Bridges

Nicholson RD over I-96

Fair

Livingston County, Michigan · 2.0 MI E of Ingham Col · Structure no. 000000000005795

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
235 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
750
1974 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nicholson RD over I-96 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nicholson RD over I-96 in Livingston County, Michigan. It was built in 1962, 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 1977. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNicholson RD
CrossesI-96
Location2.0 MI E of Ingham Col
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLivingston County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.64983, -84.11212
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (1974)
Projected traffic750 by 1977
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nicholson RD over I-96 built?

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

What condition is Nicholson 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 September 2023.

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

About 750 vehicles per day (1974 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nicholson RD over I-96?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nicholson RD over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.