US Bridges

Fowlerville RD over I-96

Fair

Livingston County, Michigan · 4.0 MI E of Ingham CO Lin · Structure no. 000000000005796

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
239 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
1974 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fowlerville RD over I-96 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fowlerville 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 1,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,400 by 1977. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFowlerville RD
CrossesI-96
Location4.0 MI E of Ingham CO Lin
RouteCounty Highway 4715
CountyLivingston County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.64629, -84.07252
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (1974)
Projected traffic1,400 by 1977
Trucks—
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 Fowlerville RD over I-96 built?

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

What condition is Fowlerville 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 2024.

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

About 1,400 vehicles per day (1974 count).

How long is Fowlerville RD over I-96?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Fowlerville RD over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.