US Bridges

I-96 over Huron River

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · 0.5 MI E of Livingston CO · Structure no. 000000000007787

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
116,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-96 over Huron River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-96 over Huron River in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 116,050 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 123,200 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-96
CrossesHuron River
Location0.5 MI E of Livingston CO
RouteInterstate 96
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.51663, -83.66135
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116,050 (2023)
Projected traffic123,200 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-96 over Huron River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is I-96 over Huron River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I-96 over Huron River carry?

About 116,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-96 over Huron River?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns I-96 over Huron River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.