US Bridges

Pine ST over I-496

Fair

Ingham County, Michigan · In Lansing · Structure no. 000000000003741

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
146 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,850
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine ST over I-496 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pine ST over I-496 in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 7,850 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,028 by 2008. The structure is 146 ft (44.6 m) long and 66 ft wide.

CarriesPine ST
CrossesI-496
LocationIn Lansing
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.7259, -84.56001
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 10 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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length146 ft (44.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,850 (1988)
Projected traffic9,028 by 2008
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Pine ST over I-496 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine 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 November 2024.

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

About 7,850 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pine ST over I-496?

The structure is 146 ft (44.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Pine ST over I-496?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.