US Bridges

I-96 WB over Washington Ave

Fair

Ingham County, Michigan · In Lansing · Structure no. 000000000003805

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-96 WB over Washington Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-96 WB over Washington Ave in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 23,950 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,463 by 2043. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-96 WB
CrossesWashington Ave
LocationIn Lansing
RouteInterstate 96
CountyIngham County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.66117, -84.56396
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 22 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,950 (2023)
Projected traffic26,463 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
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-96 WB over Washington Ave built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-96 WB over Washington Ave 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-96 WB over Washington Ave carry?

About 23,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-96 WB over Washington Ave?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-96 WB over Washington Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.