US Bridges

Livernois Left Trn over I-96

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011579

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
174 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,948
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Livernois Left Trn over I-96 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Livernois Left Trn 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 5,948 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,543 by 2025. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesLivernois Left Trn
CrossesI-96
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 2000
Coordinates42.36706, -83.13791
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,948 (2010)
Projected traffic6,543 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Livernois Left Trn 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 Left Trn 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 Left Trn over I-96 carry?

About 5,948 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Livernois Left Trn over I-96?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Livernois Left Trn over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.