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I-96 EB over CSX RR

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Oakland County, Michigan · In Novi · Structure no. 000000000007794

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
68,389
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-96 EB over CSX RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-96 EB over CSX RR in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 68,389 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,000 by 2029. The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-96 EB
CrossesCSX RR
LocationIn Novi
RouteInterstate 96
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.48797, -83.48832
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating84.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length108 ft (33 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.9 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,389 (2022)
Projected traffic83,000 by 2029
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 EB over CSX RR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-96 EB over CSX RR 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 EB over CSX RR carry?

About 68,389 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-96 EB over CSX RR?

The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.9 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns I-96 EB over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.