I-496 WB over Red Cedar River & Ramp V
FairIngham County, Michigan · W Lts of E Lansing · Structure no. 000000000003753
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 412 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 39,163
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-496 WB over Red Cedar River & Ramp V is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-496 WB over Red Cedar River & Ramp V in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 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 39,163 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,254 by 2039. The structure is 412 ft (125.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 WB over Red Cedar River & Ramp V built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is I-496 WB over Red Cedar River & Ramp V 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does I-496 WB over Red Cedar River & Ramp V carry?
About 39,163 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is I-496 WB over Red Cedar River & Ramp V?
The structure is 412 ft (125.7 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns I-496 WB over Red Cedar River & Ramp V?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.