US Bridges

M-5 NB Mainline over 12 Mile RD

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · I-96 I-696 M-5 Intrchg · Structure no. 000000000008133

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
209 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,541
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-5 NB Mainline over 12 Mile RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-5 NB Mainline over 12 Mile RD in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35,541 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,885 by 2018. The structure is 209 ft (63.6 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesM-5 NB Mainline
Crosses12 Mile RD
LocationI-96 I-696 M-5 Intrchg
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates42.49669, -83.44626
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length209 ft (63.6 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,541 (2007)
Projected traffic21,885 by 2018
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 M-5 NB Mainline over 12 Mile RD built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-5 NB Mainline over 12 Mile RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does M-5 NB Mainline over 12 Mile RD carry?

About 35,541 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is M-5 NB Mainline over 12 Mile RD?

The structure is 209 ft (63.6 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns M-5 NB Mainline over 12 Mile RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.