US Bridges

Capitol Ave over I-496

Fair

Ingham County, Michigan · In Lansing · Structure no. 000000000003743

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
174 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,200
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Capitol Ave over I-496 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Capitol Ave 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 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 17,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,600 by 2007. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 66 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCapitol Ave
CrossesI-496
LocationIn Lansing
RouteCity Street 0
CountyIngham County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.72614, -84.55396
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 9 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,200 (1988)
Projected traffic15,600 by 2007
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Capitol Ave over I-496 built?

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

What condition is Capitol Ave 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Capitol Ave over I-496 carry?

About 17,200 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Capitol Ave over I-496?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Capitol Ave over I-496?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.