Snow RD over I-496
FairEaton County, Michigan · 2.0 MI W of Lansing · Structure no. 000000000002294
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 191 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 1988 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Snow RD over I-496 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Snow 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,150 by 2008. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Snow RD over I-496 built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Snow 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 Snow RD over I-496 carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Snow RD over I-496?
The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Snow RD over I-496?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.