US Bridges

Newburgh E Lft Trn over I-96

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Livonia · Structure no. 000000000011530

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
176 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
1980 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newburgh E Lft Trn over I-96 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Newburgh E 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 5 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,645 by 2000. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNewburgh E Lft Trn
CrossesI-96
LocationIn Livonia
RouteCity Street 2057
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.38164, -83.40941
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (1980)
Projected traffic2,645 by 2000
Trucks3%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$81,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Newburgh E Lft Trn over I-96 built?

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

What condition is Newburgh E 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 October 2024.

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

About 2,300 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Newburgh E 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 24 ft wide.

Who owns Newburgh E Lft Trn over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.