I-496 E to Pennsyl over Hosmer Street
FairIngham County, Michigan · In Lansing · Structure no. 000000000003768
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 174 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,500
- 1988 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-496 E to Pennsyl over Hosmer Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-496 E to Pennsyl over Hosmer Street 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 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,660 by 1977. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-496 E to Pennsyl over Hosmer Street built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-496 E to Pennsyl over Hosmer Street 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does I-496 E to Pennsyl over Hosmer Street carry?
About 4,500 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is I-496 E to Pennsyl over Hosmer Street?
The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns I-496 E to Pennsyl over Hosmer Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.