US Bridges

Creyts RD over I-96 WB

Fair

Eaton County, Michigan · 2.0 MI W of Ingham CO Lin · Structure no. 000000000002313

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
232 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
1991 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creyts RD over I-96 WB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Creyts RD over I-96 WB in Eaton County, Michigan. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 63 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,875 by 2011. The structure is 232 ft (70.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCreyts RD
CrossesI-96 WB
Location2.0 MI W of Ingham CO Lin
RouteCounty Highway 2003
CountyEaton County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.66811, -84.64227
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length232 ft (70.8 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (1991)
Projected traffic2,875 by 2011
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 RD over I-96 WB built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Creyts RD over I-96 WB 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Creyts RD over I-96 WB carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Creyts RD over I-96 WB?

The structure is 232 ft (70.8 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Creyts RD over I-96 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.