US Bridges

I-96 Bl (grand Rv) over M-5

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · 2MI W of Farmington · Structure no. 000000000007805

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
245 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
32,580
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-96 Bl (grand Rv) over M-5 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-96 Bl (grand Rv) over M-5 in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1957, 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 32,580 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,675 by 2039. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 58 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-96 Bl (grand Rv)
CrossesM-5
Location2MI W of Farmington
RouteInterstate 96
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.46836, -83.41717
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,580 (2017)
Projected traffic36,675 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 I-96 Bl (grand Rv) over M-5 built?

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

What condition is I-96 Bl (grand Rv) over M-5 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 Bl (grand Rv) over M-5 carry?

About 32,580 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I-96 Bl (grand Rv) over M-5?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I-96 Bl (grand Rv) over M-5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.