US Bridges

I-96 over Bassett Drain

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · 0.75 MI NW of Novi · Structure no. 000000000007789

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
152,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-96 over Bassett Drain is a concrete culvert carrying I-96 over Bassett Drain 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 152,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 162,125 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long.

CarriesI-96
CrossesBassett Drain
Location0.75 MI NW of Novi
RouteInterstate 96
Coordinates42.48881, -83.49234
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152,700 (2023)
Projected traffic162,125 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
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 Bassett Drain built?

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

What condition is I-96 over Bassett Drain 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 Bassett Drain carry?

About 152,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-96 over Bassett Drain?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m).

Who owns I-96 over Bassett Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.