US Bridges

Melvin over I-96

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Wayne County, Michigan · In Livonia · Structure no. 000000000011517

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
176 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Melvin over I-96 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Melvin over I-96 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1973, 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 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 4,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,000 by 2015. The structure is 176 ft (53.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMelvin
CrossesI-96
LocationIn Livonia
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.3832, -83.33986
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length176 ft (53.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (1995)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2015
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$125,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Melvin over I-96 built?

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

What condition is Melvin 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 Melvin over I-96 carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Melvin over I-96?

The structure is 176 ft (53.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Melvin over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.