US Bridges

US-27 Br over CSX RR & WB I-96BR

Fair

Ingham County, Michigan · In Lansing · Structure no. 000000000003715

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
548 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
20,482
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-27 Br over CSX RR & WB I-96BR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-27 Br over CSX RR & WB I-96BR in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 20,482 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,795 by 2018. The structure is 548 ft (167 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS-27 Br
CrossesCSX RR & WB I-96BR
LocationIn Lansing
RouteU.S. Route 27
Coordinates42.75163, -84.54529
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length548 ft (167 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,482 (2007)
Projected traffic26,795 by 2018
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US-27 Br over CSX RR & WB I-96BR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-27 Br over CSX RR & WB I-96BR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US-27 Br over CSX RR & WB I-96BR carry?

About 20,482 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US-27 Br over CSX RR & WB I-96BR?

The structure is 548 ft (167 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns US-27 Br over CSX RR & WB I-96BR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.