US Bridges

Ten Mile RD over I-96

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · 1 MI NW of Farmington · Structure no. 000000000008125

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
398 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20,600
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ten Mile RD over I-96 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ten Mile RD over I-96 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 20,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,700 by 2028. The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTen Mile RD
CrossesI-96
Location1 MI NW of Farmington
RouteCounty Highway 2059
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.46813, -83.43114
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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length398 ft (121.3 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.1 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,600 (2008)
Projected traffic20,700 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ten Mile RD over I-96 built?

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

What condition is Ten Mile 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 Ten Mile RD over I-96 carry?

About 20,600 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ten Mile RD over I-96?

The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Ten Mile RD over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.