US Bridges

Seven Mile RD over I-96

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Livonia · Structure no. 000000000011613

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
307 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
31,000
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seven Mile RD over I-96 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Seven Mile RD over I-96 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 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 31,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,000 by 2027. The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long and 84 ft wide.

CarriesSeven Mile RD
CrossesI-96
LocationIn Livonia
RouteCounty Highway 2057
Coordinates42.42508, -83.42408
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 inspectionDecember 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length307 ft (93.6 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.3 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,000 (2007)
Projected traffic42,000 by 2027
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 Seven Mile RD over I-96 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Seven Mile RD 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 December 2024.

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

About 31,000 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Seven Mile RD over I-96?

The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.3 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Seven Mile RD over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.