US Bridges

Wayne RD over I-96

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Livonia · Structure no. 000000000011528

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
176 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,720
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wayne RD over I-96 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wayne RD 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 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 2,720 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2015. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWayne RD
CrossesI-96
LocationIn Livonia
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.38215, -83.38827
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 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 width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,720 (2013)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2015
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wayne RD over I-96 built?

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

What condition is Wayne RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Wayne RD over I-96 carry?

About 2,720 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wayne RD 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 49 ft wide.

Who owns Wayne RD over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.