US Bridges

Meadowbrook RD over I-96

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · In the Village of Novi · Structure no. 000000000008115

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
287 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,400
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadowbrook RD over I-96 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meadowbrook RD over I-96 in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 53 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 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,100 by 2007. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMeadowbrook RD
CrossesI-96
LocationIn the Village of Novi
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.48505, -83.456
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length287 ft (87.5 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,400 (2007)
Projected traffic12,100 by 2007
Trucks5%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$228,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Meadowbrook RD over I-96 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Meadowbrook RD over I-96 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Meadowbrook RD over I-96 carry?

About 10,400 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Meadowbrook RD over I-96?

The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Meadowbrook RD over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.