US Bridges

I-96 EB Ramp J over M-5 NB

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · Novi Twp Sec 13 · Structure no. 000000000012942

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
339 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-96 EB Ramp J over M-5 NB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-96 EB Ramp J over M-5 NB in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 5,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,600 by 2010. The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-96 EB Ramp J
CrossesM-5 NB
LocationNovi Twp Sec 13
RouteInterstate 96
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.48826, -83.44565
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length339 ft (103.3 m)
Longest span186 ft (56.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (1998)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2010
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-96 EB Ramp J over M-5 NB built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-96 EB Ramp J over M-5 NB 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I-96 EB Ramp J over M-5 NB carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is I-96 EB Ramp J over M-5 NB?

The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long with a longest span of 186 ft (56.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I-96 EB Ramp J over M-5 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.