US Bridges

Five MI RD over I-96

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · Livonia · Structure no. 000000000011976

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
594 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,840
1974 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Five MI RD over I-96 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Five MI RD over I-96 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 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 6,840 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,840 by 1977. The structure is 594 ft (181.1 m) long and 74 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFive MI RD
CrossesI-96
LocationLivonia
RouteCounty Highway 2057
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.39597, -83.43085
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length594 ft (181.1 m)
Longest span157 ft (47.8 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,840 (1974)
Projected traffic6,840 by 1977
Trucks—
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Five MI RD over I-96 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Five MI RD over I-96 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 Five MI RD over I-96 carry?

About 6,840 vehicles per day (1974 count).

How long is Five MI RD over I-96?

The structure is 594 ft (181.1 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.8 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Five MI RD over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.