US Bridges

Lft Trn E Inkster over I-96

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · @ E Lts of Livonia · Structure no. 000000000011521

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
2,500
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lft Trn E Inkster over I-96 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lft Trn E Inkster 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 2,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,116 by 2034. The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLft Trn E Inkster
CrossesI-96
Location@ E Lts of Livonia
RouteCounty Highway 2057
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.38407, -83.31267
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 rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.7 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (1995)
Projected traffic8,116 by 2034
Trucks0%
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 Inkster 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 Inkster 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 Inkster over I-96 carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (1995 count).

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

The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Lft Trn E Inkster over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.