US Bridges

Creyts RD NB over I-496

Fair

Eaton County, Michigan · 3.0 MI W of Lansing · Structure no. 000000000002293

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
191 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
1991 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creyts RD NB over I-496 is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Creyts RD NB 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2011. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCreyts RD NB
CrossesI-496
Location3.0 MI W of Lansing
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEaton County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.7196, -84.64242
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckSteel plate
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (1991)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2011
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Creyts RD NB over I-496 built?

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

What condition is Creyts RD NB 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 Creyts RD NB over I-496 carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Creyts RD NB over I-496?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Creyts RD NB over I-496?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.