US Bridges

Old Plank RD over I-96

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · 5.1 MI E of Livingston CO · Structure no. 000000000007800

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
244 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Plank RD over I-96 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Plank RD over I-96 in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,750 by 2023. The structure is 244 ft (74.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld Plank RD
CrossesI-96
Location5.1 MI E of Livingston CO
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.5076, -83.5756
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2003)
Projected traffic1,750 by 2023
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Old Plank RD over I-96 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Plank RD over I-96 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 Old Plank RD over I-96 carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old Plank RD over I-96?

The structure is 244 ft (74.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Old Plank RD over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.