US Bridges

I-96 WB over Cedar ST

Fair

Ingham County, Michigan · In Lansing (cedar St) · Structure no. 000000000003807

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,264
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-96 WB over Cedar ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-96 WB over Cedar ST in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 1963, 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 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 21,264 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,454 by 2034. The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long and 48 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-96 WB
CrossesCedar ST
LocationIn Lansing (cedar St)
RouteInterstate 96
CountyIngham County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.66046, -84.53792
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,264 (2014)
Projected traffic24,454 by 2034
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-96 WB over Cedar ST built?

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

What condition is I-96 WB over Cedar ST 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-96 WB over Cedar ST carry?

About 21,264 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-96 WB over Cedar ST?

The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns I-96 WB over Cedar ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.