US Bridges

I-96 E to I-496 E over I-96

Fair

Eaton County, Michigan · 3.5 MI W of Lansing · Structure no. 000000000002289

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
224 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,512
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-96 E to I-496 E over I-96 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-96 E to I-496 E over I-96 in Eaton County, Michigan. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 17,512 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,550 by 2040. The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-96 E to I-496 E
CrossesI-96
Location3.5 MI W of Lansing
RouteInterstate 496
CountyEaton County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.7164, -84.66895
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length224 ft (68.2 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,512 (2018)
Projected traffic19,550 by 2040
Trucks8%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-96 E to I-496 E over I-96 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-96 E to I-496 E 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-96 E to I-496 E over I-96 carry?

About 17,512 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-96 E to I-496 E over I-96?

The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I-96 E to I-496 E over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.