US Bridges

Wacousta RD over I-96

Fair

Clinton County, Michigan · 2.0 MI E of M-100 · Structure no. 000000000001792

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
213 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wacousta RD over I-96 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wacousta RD over I-96 in Clinton County, Michigan. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2015. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWacousta RD
CrossesI-96
Location2.0 MI E of M-100
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClinton County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.79826, -84.70093
Functional classRural Local

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.
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, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (—)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2015
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 Wacousta RD over I-96 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Wacousta 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Wacousta RD over I-96 carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (latest count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wacousta RD over I-96?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Wacousta RD over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.