US Bridges

Livernois Ave over I-96

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011578

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
199 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
46,200
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Livernois Ave over I-96 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Livernois Ave over I-96 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 53 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 46,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47,130 by 2028. The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long and 117 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLivernois Ave
CrossesI-96
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 2000
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.36717, -83.13874
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.6 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.3 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.8 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,200 (2008)
Projected traffic47,130 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Livernois Ave over I-96 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Livernois Ave 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Livernois Ave over I-96 carry?

About 46,200 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Livernois Ave over I-96?

The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.3 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns Livernois Ave over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.