US Bridges

I-96 EB over CSX RR

Fair

Clinton County, Michigan · 0.3 MI N of Eaton CO Line · Structure no. 000000000001785

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,210
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-96 EB over CSX RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-96 EB over CSX RR in Clinton County, Michigan. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 63 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 18,210 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,114 by 2018. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-96 EB
CrossesCSX RR
Location0.3 MI N of Eaton CO Line
RouteInterstate 96
CountyClinton County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.77419, -84.66972
Functional classRural 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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,210 (2007)
Projected traffic16,114 by 2018
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 I-96 EB over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is I-96 EB 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 EB over CSX RR carry?

About 18,210 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I-96 EB over CSX RR?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-96 EB over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.