I-96 WB over Deer Creek
PoorIngham County, Michigan · 0.4 MI W / Williamston RD · Structure no. 000000000003813
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 23,287
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-96 WB over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-96 WB over Deer 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 23,287 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,680 by 2018. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-96 WB over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-96 WB over Deer Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does I-96 WB over Deer Creek carry?
About 23,287 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is I-96 WB over Deer Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I-96 WB over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.