US Bridges

Newburgh Dbl U-Trn over I-96

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Livonia · Structure no. 000000000011529

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
2,600
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newburgh Dbl U-Trn over I-96 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Newburgh Dbl U-Trn 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2015. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 50 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNewburgh Dbl U-Trn
CrossesI-96
LocationIn Livonia
RouteCity Street 2057
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.38155, -83.41393
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 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 span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2013)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2015
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Newburgh Dbl U-Trn over I-96 built?

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

What condition is Newburgh Dbl U-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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Newburgh Dbl U-Trn over I-96 carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Newburgh Dbl U-Trn over I-96?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Newburgh Dbl U-Trn over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.