US Bridges

Inkster RD over I-96

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · E Lts of Livonia · Structure no. 000000000011500

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
167 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,900
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Inkster RD over I-96 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Inkster RD over I-96 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 17,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,176 by 2034. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 82 ft wide.

CarriesInkster RD
CrossesI-96
LocationE Lts of Livonia
RouteCounty Highway 2057
Coordinates42.38394, -83.31421
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.6 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,900 (2012)
Projected traffic20,176 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 Inkster RD over I-96 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Inkster 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 September 2024.

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

About 17,900 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Inkster RD over I-96?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Inkster RD over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.