I-496 EB over Red Cedar River & Ramp V
PoorIngham County, Michigan · W Lts of E Lansing · Structure no. 000000000003752
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 445 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,831
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-496 EB over Red Cedar River & Ramp V is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-496 EB over Red Cedar River & Ramp V in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 34,831 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,732 by 2018. The structure is 445 ft (135.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-496 EB over Red Cedar River & Ramp V built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-496 EB over Red Cedar River & Ramp V 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does I-496 EB over Red Cedar River & Ramp V carry?
About 34,831 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is I-496 EB over Red Cedar River & Ramp V?
The structure is 445 ft (135.5 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns I-496 EB over Red Cedar River & Ramp V?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.