US Bridges

I-96 EB over Sycamore Creek

Fair

Ingham County, Michigan · E Lts of Lansing · Structure no. 000000000003810

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,885
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-96 EB over Sycamore Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-96 EB over Sycamore Creek 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 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 22,885 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,317 by 2034. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-96 EB
CrossesSycamore Creek
LocationE Lts of Lansing
RouteInterstate 96
CountyIngham County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.66816, -84.5113
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,885 (2014)
Projected traffic26,317 by 2034
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-96 EB over Sycamore Creek built?

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

What condition is I-96 EB over Sycamore Creek 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 EB over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 22,885 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-96 EB over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-96 EB over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.