US Bridges

I-96 Ramp over M-5

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · @ I-96/I-696 Interchange · Structure no. 000000000008123

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
274 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,280
1982 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-96 Ramp over M-5 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-96 Ramp 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 8,280 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,522 by 2002. The structure is 274 ft (83.4 m) long and 52 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-96 Ramp
CrossesM-5
Location@ I-96/I-696 Interchange
RouteInterstate 96
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.47811, -83.42734
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length274 ft (83.4 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,280 (1982)
Projected traffic9,522 by 2002
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is I-96 Ramp 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 Ramp over M-5 carry?

About 8,280 vehicles per day (1982 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

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

The structure is 274 ft (83.4 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns I-96 Ramp over M-5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.