I-96 Bl over Gtw South ST & Red Cedar
PoorIngham County, Michigan · In Lansing (s Cedar St) · Structure no. 000000000003709
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 953 ft
- 15 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,865
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-96 Bl over Gtw South ST & Red Cedar is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-96 Bl over Gtw South ST & Red Cedar in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 73 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 23,865 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,307 by 2018. The structure is 953 ft (290.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-96 Bl over Gtw South ST & Red Cedar built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is I-96 Bl over Gtw South ST & Red Cedar in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does I-96 Bl over Gtw South ST & Red Cedar carry?
About 23,865 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is I-96 Bl over Gtw South ST & Red Cedar?
The structure is 953 ft (290.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns I-96 Bl over Gtw South ST & Red Cedar?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.