US Bridges

Clare ST over I-496

Fair

Ingham County, Michigan · W Lts of Lansing · Structure no. 000000000003737

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
1993 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clare ST over I-496 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clare ST over I-496 in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 56 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 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,405 by 2013. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesClare ST
CrossesI-496
LocationW Lts of Lansing
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIngham County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.72601, -84.58219
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (1993)
Projected traffic5,405 by 2013
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Clare ST over I-496 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Clare ST 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Clare ST over I-496 carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clare ST over I-496?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Clare ST over I-496?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.