US Bridges

I-496 EB over Waverly RD

Fair

Eaton County, Michigan · At Eaton-Ingham CO Line · Structure no. 000000000002296

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,213
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-496 EB over Waverly RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-496 EB over Waverly RD 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 22,213 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,788 by 2038. The structure is 169 ft (51.4 m) long and 50 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-496 EB
CrossesWaverly RD
LocationAt Eaton-Ingham CO Line
RouteInterstate 496
CountyEaton County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.72158, -84.60303
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.4 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,213 (2018)
Projected traffic24,788 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$472,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-496 EB over Waverly RD built?

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

What condition is I-496 EB over Waverly RD 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-496 EB over Waverly RD carry?

About 22,213 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-496 EB over Waverly RD?

The structure is 169 ft (51.4 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns I-496 EB over Waverly RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.