US Bridges

M-5 over I-96/I-696

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Oakland County, Michigan · Novi Twp Sec 13 · Structure no. 000000000012941

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
459 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
53,522
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-5 over I-96/I-696 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-5 over I-96/I-696 in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 53,522 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,771 by 2018. The structure is 459 ft (139.9 m) long and 63 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesM-5
CrossesI-96/I-696
LocationNovi Twp Sec 13
RouteState Highway 5
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.4846, -83.44806
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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length459 ft (139.9 m)
Longest span172 ft (52.4 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,522 (2007)
Projected traffic43,771 by 2018
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-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 M-5 over I-96/I-696 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-5 over I-96/I-696 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does M-5 over I-96/I-696 carry?

About 53,522 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is M-5 over I-96/I-696?

The structure is 459 ft (139.9 m) long with a longest span of 172 ft (52.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns M-5 over I-96/I-696?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.