US Bridges

Race Track Entrc over I-96

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Livonia · Structure no. 000000000011498

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
158 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Race Track Entrc over I-96 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Race Track Entrc over I-96 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,045 by 2015. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 74 ft wide.

CarriesRace Track Entrc
CrossesI-96
LocationIn Livonia
Coordinates42.38368, -83.32669
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (1995)
Projected traffic7,045 by 2015
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Race Track Entrc over I-96 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Race Track Entrc 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Race Track Entrc over I-96 carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Race Track Entrc over I-96?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Race Track Entrc over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.