US Bridges

Merriman Road Lt T over I-96

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Livonia · Structure no. 000000000011515

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
176 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Merriman Road Lt T over I-96 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Merriman Road Lt T over I-96 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 52 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2015. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMerriman Road Lt T
CrossesI-96
LocationIn Livonia
RouteCounty Highway 2057
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.38282, -83.35461
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (1995)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2015
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Merriman Road Lt T over I-96 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Merriman Road Lt T 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 Merriman Road Lt T over I-96 carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Merriman Road Lt T over I-96?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Merriman Road Lt T over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.