I-496 WB over US-127 SB
PoorIngham County, Michigan · In E Lansing · Structure no. 000000000003777
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 210 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 39,163
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-496 WB over US-127 SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-496 WB over US-127 SB 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 39,163 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,254 by 2039. The structure is 210 ft (64.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 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 WB over US-127 SB built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-496 WB over US-127 SB 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 WB over US-127 SB carry?
About 39,163 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is I-496 WB over US-127 SB?
The structure is 210 ft (64.1 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns I-496 WB over US-127 SB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.