US Bridges

I-96 WB over Eight Mile RD

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Livonia · Structure no. 000000000011612

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
166 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
96,172
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-96 WB over Eight Mile RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-96 WB over Eight Mile RD 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 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 96,172 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 99,843 by 2018. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 82 ft wide.

CarriesI-96 WB
CrossesEight Mile RD
LocationIn Livonia
RouteInterstate 96
Coordinates42.43899, -83.43234
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96,172 (2007)
Projected traffic99,843 by 2018
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-96 WB over Eight Mile RD built?

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

What condition is I-96 WB over Eight Mile RD 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I-96 WB over Eight Mile RD carry?

About 96,172 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-96 WB over Eight Mile RD?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns I-96 WB over Eight Mile RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.