US Bridges

I-96WB over Milford RD

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · 1.9 MI E of Livingston CO · Structure no. 000000000007798

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
58,025
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-96WB over Milford RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-96WB over Milford RD in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 68 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.

It carries about 58,025 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,600 by 2043. The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-96WB
CrossesMilford RD
Location1.9 MI E of Livingston CO
RouteInterstate 96
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.519, -83.61613
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
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 rating102.2 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.2 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,025 (2023)
Projected traffic61,600 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$341,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-96WB over Milford RD built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is I-96WB over Milford 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-96WB over Milford RD carry?

About 58,025 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-96WB over Milford RD?

The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns I-96WB over Milford RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.