US Bridges

I-96 over Norton Creek

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · 5.0 MI NW of Novi · Structure no. 000000000007788

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
116,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-96 over Norton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-96 over Norton Creek in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 116,050 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 123,100 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long.

CarriesI-96
CrossesNorton Creek
Location5.0 MI NW of Novi
RouteInterstate 96
Coordinates42.50423, -83.5627
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116,050 (2023)
Projected traffic123,100 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Norton Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-96 over Norton Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does I-96 over Norton Creek carry?

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

How long is I-96 over Norton Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns I-96 over Norton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.