US Bridges

SB to EB I-96 over M-14 WB

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · W Limits of Livonia · Structure no. 000000000011977

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

About this bridge

SB to EB I-96 over M-14 WB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB to EB I-96 over M-14 WB 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 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 7,950 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,950 by 2020. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSB to EB I-96
CrossesM-14 WB
LocationW Limits of Livonia
RouteInterstate 96
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.38594, -83.43155
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span176 ft (53.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,950 (1982)
Projected traffic7,950 by 2020
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SB to EB I-96 over M-14 WB built?

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

What condition is SB to EB I-96 over M-14 WB 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 M-14 WB carry?

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

How long is SB to EB I-96 over M-14 WB?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 176 ft (53.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SB to EB I-96 over M-14 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.