US Bridges

Stark RD over I-96

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Livonia · Structure no. 000000000011491

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
182 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,880
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stark RD over I-96 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stark RD over I-96 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 6,880 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2015. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesStark RD
CrossesI-96
LocationIn Livonia
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.38256, -83.37789
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,880 (2013)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2015
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 Stark RD over I-96 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Stark 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 November 2024.

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

About 6,880 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stark RD over I-96?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Stark RD over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.