US Bridges

Novi RD over I-96

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · In Novi · Structure no. 000000000007803

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
227 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36,571
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Novi RD over I-96 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Novi RD over I-96 in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 36,571 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,624 by 2038. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 104 ft wide.

CarriesNovi RD
CrossesI-96
LocationIn Novi
RouteCounty Highway 2059
Coordinates42.48709, -83.47582
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.6 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,571 (2018)
Projected traffic44,624 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$204,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Novi RD over I-96 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Novi 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 Novi RD over I-96 carry?

About 36,571 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Novi RD over I-96?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.6 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns Novi RD over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.