US Bridges

SB to EB I-96 over I-275 NB

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · 0.3 MI W of Livonia · Structure no. 000000000011975

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
311 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,950
1982 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB to EB I-96 over I-275 NB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB to EB I-96 over I-275 NB in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 7,950 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,950 by 2012. The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSB to EB I-96
CrossesI-275 NB
Location0.3 MI W of Livonia
RouteInterstate 96
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.39122, -83.434
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length311 ft (94.8 m)
Longest span193 ft (58.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,950 (1982)
Projected traffic7,950 by 2012
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$379,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SB to EB I-96 over I-275 NB built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB to EB I-96 over I-275 NB 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SB to EB I-96 over I-275 NB carry?

About 7,950 vehicles per day (1982 count).

How long is SB to EB I-96 over I-275 NB?

The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long with a longest span of 193 ft (58.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SB to EB I-96 over I-275 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.