US Bridges

Creyts Road SB over I-496

Fair

Eaton County, Michigan · 3.0 MI W of Lansing · Structure no. 000000000002298

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
229 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
980
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creyts Road SB over I-496 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Creyts Road SB over I-496 in Eaton County, Michigan. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 980 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,127 by 2008. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCreyts Road SB
CrossesI-496
Location3.0 MI W of Lansing
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEaton County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.7199, -84.64241
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic980 (1988)
Projected traffic1,127 by 2008
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Creyts Road SB over I-496 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Creyts Road SB 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 Road SB over I-496 carry?

About 980 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Creyts Road SB over I-496?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Creyts Road SB over I-496?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.