US Bridges

Lft Trn E Midlbelt over I-96

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Livonia · Structure no. 000000000011519

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
166 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lft Trn E Midlbelt over I-96 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lft Trn E Midlbelt 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,665 by 2034. The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesLft Trn E Midlbelt
CrossesI-96
LocationIn Livonia
RouteCounty Highway 2057
Coordinates42.38338, -83.33239
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.7 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (1995)
Projected traffic7,665 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Lft Trn E Midlbelt over I-96 built?

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

What condition is Lft Trn E Midlbelt 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 Lft Trn E Midlbelt over I-96 carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lft Trn E Midlbelt over I-96?

The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lft Trn E Midlbelt over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.