US Bridges

I-96 WB over Canal RD

Fair

Eaton County, Michigan · 0.4 MI NW of Lansing RD · Structure no. 000000000002328

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
231 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,748
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-96 WB over Canal RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-96 WB over Canal RD in Eaton County, Michigan. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 17,748 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,769 by 2018. The structure is 231 ft (70.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-96 WB
CrossesCanal RD
Location0.4 MI NW of Lansing RD
RouteInterstate 96
CountyEaton County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.68481, -84.66202
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length231 ft (70.3 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,748 (2007)
Projected traffic15,769 by 2018
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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-96 WB over Canal RD built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-96 WB over Canal 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 July 2023.

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

About 17,748 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I-96 WB over Canal RD?

The structure is 231 ft (70.3 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns I-96 WB over Canal RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.