US Bridges

Farmington Lft Trn over I-96

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Livonia · Structure no. 000000000011527

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 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

Farmington Lft Trn over I-96 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Farmington Lft Trn over I-96 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1974, 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 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 4,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,000 by 2015. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFarmington Lft Trn
CrossesI-96
LocationIn Livonia
RouteCounty Highway 2057
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.38242, -83.37166
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 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 width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (1995)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2015
Trucks0%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$101,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Farmington Lft Trn over I-96 built?

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

What condition is Farmington Lft Trn 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 Farmington Lft Trn over I-96 carry?

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

How long is Farmington Lft Trn 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 34 ft wide.

Who owns Farmington Lft Trn over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.