US Bridges

I-96 WB over US-23 SB

Fair

Livingston County, Michigan · @ US-23 Interchange · Structure no. 000000000013653

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-96 WB over US-23 SB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-96 WB over US-23 SB in Livingston County, Michigan. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 6 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 51,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,013 by 2044. The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-96 WB
CrossesUS-23 SB
Location@ US-23 Interchange
RouteInterstate 96
Coordinates42.52461, -83.75637
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length165 ft (50.4 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,600 (2024)
Projected traffic57,013 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 WB over US-23 SB built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-96 WB over US-23 SB 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 I-96 WB over US-23 SB carry?

About 51,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-96 WB over US-23 SB?

The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns I-96 WB over US-23 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.