US Bridges

I-96 WB over M-5

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · @ I-96/I-696 Interchange · Structure no. 000000000008122

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
262 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
89,817
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-96 WB over M-5 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-96 WB over M-5 in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 89,817 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,330 by 2018. The structure is 262 ft (79.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-96 WB
CrossesM-5
Location@ I-96/I-696 Interchange
RouteInterstate 96
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.47838, -83.42813
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length262 ft (79.8 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89,817 (2007)
Projected traffic93,330 by 2018
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-96 WB over M-5 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-96 WB 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I-96 WB over M-5 carry?

About 89,817 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-96 WB over M-5?

The structure is 262 ft (79.8 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-96 WB over M-5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.