US Bridges

Middlebelt RD over I-96

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Livonia · Structure no. 000000000011497

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
166 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
42,931
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middlebelt RD over I-96 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Middlebelt RD over I-96 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6 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 42,931 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,224 by 2025. The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long and 106 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMiddlebelt RD
CrossesI-96
LocationIn Livonia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.38334, -83.3337
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.7 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.4 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,931 (2010)
Projected traffic47,224 by 2025
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure7
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$282,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Middlebelt RD over I-96 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Middlebelt 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 September 2024.

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

About 42,931 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Middlebelt RD over I-96?

The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Middlebelt RD over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.