I-496 WB over US-127 SB Ramp
FairIngham County, Michigan · Ramp to Trowbridge RD · Structure no. 000000000003786
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 119 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 Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-496 WB over US-127 SB Ramp 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 39,163 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,254 by 2039. The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long and 52 ft wide.
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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 | 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 US-127 SB Ramp built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-496 WB over US-127 SB Ramp 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 US-127 SB Ramp 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 Ramp?
The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns I-496 WB over US-127 SB Ramp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.