US Bridges

Clemens ST over I-496 & CSX RR

Fair

Ingham County, Michigan · In Lansing · Structure no. 000000000003772

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
482 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
6,525
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clemens ST over I-496 & CSX RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clemens ST over I-496 & CSX RR in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 56 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 6,525 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,575 by 2032. The structure is 482 ft (146.9 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesClemens ST
CrossesI-496 & CSX RR
LocationIn Lansing
RouteCity Street 0
CountyIngham County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.72391, -84.52241
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length482 ft (146.9 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,525 (2012)
Projected traffic7,575 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 Clemens ST over I-496 & CSX RR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Clemens ST over I-496 & CSX RR 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 Clemens ST over I-496 & CSX RR carry?

About 6,525 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Clemens ST over I-496 & CSX RR?

The structure is 482 ft (146.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Clemens ST over I-496 & CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.