US Bridges

Livernois Ave over I-75

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Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011738

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,592
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Livernois Ave over I-75 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Livernois Ave over I-75 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,592 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,751 by 2025. The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLivernois Ave
CrossesI-75
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 2000
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.30756, -83.10414
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length210 ft (63.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.6 m)
Deck width105 ft (32.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,592 (2010)
Projected traffic1,751 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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-75 built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Livernois Ave over I-75 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Livernois Ave over I-75 carry?

About 1,592 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Livernois Ave over I-75?

The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.6 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns Livernois Ave over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.