US Bridges

I-96 Bl(grand Riv) over CSX RR

Fair

Clinton County, Michigan · At Eaton CO Line · Structure no. 000000000001783

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,600
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-96 Bl(grand Riv) over CSX RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-96 Bl(grand Riv) over CSX RR in Clinton County, Michigan. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 10,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,500 by 2031. The structure is 193 ft (58.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-96 Bl(grand Riv)
CrossesCSX RR
LocationAt Eaton CO Line
RouteState Highway 96
CountyClinton County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.77141, -84.60522
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,600 (2009)
Projected traffic12,500 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 I-96 Bl(grand Riv) over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-96 Bl(grand Riv) over CSX RR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-96 Bl(grand Riv) over CSX RR carry?

About 10,600 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-96 Bl(grand Riv) over CSX RR?

The structure is 193 ft (58.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns I-96 Bl(grand Riv) over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.