US Bridges

I-96 over Huron Valley Trail

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · 3.4 MI E of Livingston CO · Structure no. 000000000013513

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110,180
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-96 over Huron Valley Trail is a concrete culvert carrying I-96 over Huron Valley Trail in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 110,180 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 166,000 by 2029. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI-96
CrossesHuron Valley Trail
Location3.4 MI E of Livingston CO
RouteInterstate 96
Coordinates42.51599, -83.60572
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110,180 (2007)
Projected traffic166,000 by 2029
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 over Huron Valley Trail built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-96 over Huron Valley Trail 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 I-96 over Huron Valley Trail carry?

About 110,180 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-96 over Huron Valley Trail?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns I-96 over Huron Valley Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.