US Bridges

Lft Trn E of Levan over I-96

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Wayne County, Michigan · In Livonia · Structure no. 000000000011525

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
176 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,660
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lft Trn E of Levan over I-96 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lft Trn E of Levan over I-96 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 51 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 1,660 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2015. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLft Trn E of Levan
CrossesI-96
LocationIn Livonia
RouteCity Street 2057
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.38186, -83.40073
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 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 width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,660 (2012)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2015
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
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 of Levan over I-96 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Lft Trn E of Levan 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lft Trn E of Levan over I-96 carry?

About 1,660 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Lft Trn E of Levan 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 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lft Trn E of Levan over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.