US Bridges

I-96 over Kent Lake RD

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · 0.7 MI E of Livingston CO · Structure no. 000000000007796

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
178 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
99,450
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-96 over Kent Lake RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-96 over Kent Lake RD 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 6 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 99,450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 130,000 by 2030. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 125 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-96
CrossesKent Lake RD
Location0.7 MI E of Livingston CO
RouteInterstate 96
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.51697, -83.65419
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.2 m)
Roadway width119 ft (36.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99,450 (2010)
Projected traffic130,000 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-96 over Kent Lake RD built?

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

What condition is I-96 over Kent Lake RD 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 Kent Lake RD carry?

About 99,450 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-96 over Kent Lake RD?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns I-96 over Kent Lake RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.