US Bridges

Levan RD over I-96

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Wayne County, Michigan · In Livonia · Structure no. 000000000011489

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
178 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,600
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Levan RD over I-96 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Levan RD over I-96 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 23,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23,600 by 2015. The structure is 178 ft (54.4 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLevan RD
CrossesI-96
LocationIn Livonia
RouteCity Street 2057
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.38183, -83.40217
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,600 (1995)
Projected traffic23,600 by 2015
Trucks—
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Levan RD over I-96 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Levan 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 Levan RD over I-96 carry?

About 23,600 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Levan RD over I-96?

The structure is 178 ft (54.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Levan RD over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.