I-96 WB over Sycamore Creek
FairIngham County, Michigan · E Lts of Lansing · Structure no. 000000000003811
- 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 WB over Sycamore Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-96 WB 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 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 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).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-96 WB over Sycamore Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-96 WB 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 WB over Sycamore Creek carry?
About 22,885 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is I-96 WB 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 WB over Sycamore Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.