US Bridges

I-496 W to I-96 E over I-96EB to I-496EB Rmp C

Fair

Eaton County, Michigan · At I-96/I-496 JCT · Structure no. 000000000002297

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
147 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,500
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-496 W to I-96 E over I-96EB to I-496EB Rmp C is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-496 W to I-96 E over I-96EB to I-496EB Rmp C in Eaton County, Michigan. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,164 by 2015. The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long and 51 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-496 W to I-96 E
CrossesI-96EB to I-496EB Rmp C
LocationAt I-96/I-496 JCT
RouteInterstate 496
CountyEaton County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.71936, -84.67242
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.7 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (1995)
Projected traffic8,164 by 2015
Trucks14%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-496 W to I-96 E over I-96EB to I-496EB Rmp C built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-496 W to I-96 E over I-96EB to I-496EB Rmp C 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 W to I-96 E over I-96EB to I-496EB Rmp C carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-496 W to I-96 E over I-96EB to I-496EB Rmp C?

The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I-496 W to I-96 E over I-96EB to I-496EB Rmp C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.