US Bridges

Schoolcraft RD over I-96

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Livonia · Structure no. 000000000011487

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
377 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
92,000
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schoolcraft RD over I-96 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schoolcraft RD over I-96 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 53 years old, older 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 92,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 110,000 by 2026. The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSchoolcraft RD
CrossesI-96
LocationIn Livonia
RouteCounty Highway 2057
Coordinates42.38244, -83.42244
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length377 ft (114.9 m)
Longest span161 ft (49.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92,000 (2006)
Projected traffic110,000 by 2026
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Schoolcraft RD over I-96 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Schoolcraft RD over I-96 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Schoolcraft RD over I-96 carry?

About 92,000 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Schoolcraft RD over I-96?

The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Schoolcraft RD over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.