US Bridges

Farmington RD over I-96

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Livonia · Structure no. 000000000011492

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
178 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
39,000
1977 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farmington RD over I-96 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Farmington 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 39,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39,000 by 1977. The structure is 178 ft (54.4 m) long and 82 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFarmington RD
CrossesI-96
LocationIn Livonia
RouteCounty Highway 2057
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.38239, -83.37293
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 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 width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,000 (1977)
Projected traffic39,000 by 1977
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Farmington 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 Farmington RD over I-96 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 Farmington RD over I-96 carry?

About 39,000 vehicles per day (1977 count).

How long is Farmington 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 82 ft wide.

Who owns Farmington RD over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.