US Bridges

I-496 WB over Mount Hope RD

Fair

Ingham County, Michigan · SE Lts of Lansing (mt Hop · Structure no. 000000000003779

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,388
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-496 WB over Mount Hope RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-496 WB over Mount Hope RD in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 62 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 41,388 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,768 by 2032. The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-496 WB
CrossesMount Hope RD
LocationSE Lts of Lansing (mt Hop
RouteInterstate 496
Coordinates42.71186, -84.50522
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 11 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length133 ft (40.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,388 (2019)
Projected traffic46,768 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-496 WB over Mount Hope RD built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is I-496 WB over Mount Hope RD 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I-496 WB over Mount Hope RD carry?

About 41,388 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-496 WB over Mount Hope RD?

The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I-496 WB over Mount Hope RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.