US Bridges

Canal RD over I-496

Fair

Eaton County, Michigan · 3.2 MI W of Lansing · Structure no. 000000000002292

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
351 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,010
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canal RD over I-496 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Canal RD over I-496 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 3,010 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2015. The structure is 351 ft (107.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCanal RD
CrossesI-496
Location3.2 MI W of Lansing
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEaton County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.72015, -84.66202
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length351 ft (107.1 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,010 (2005)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2015
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Canal RD over I-496 built?

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

What condition is Canal RD over I-496 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 Canal RD over I-496 carry?

About 3,010 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Canal RD over I-496?

The structure is 351 ft (107.1 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Canal RD over I-496?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.