US Bridges

I-96 WB over Doan Creek

Fair

Ingham County, Michigan · 1 MI W of Dietz Road · Structure no. 000000000003815

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,800
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-96 WB over Doan Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-96 WB over Doan Creek in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 21,800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,803 by 2018. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesI-96 WB
CrossesDoan Creek
Location1 MI W of Dietz Road
RouteInterstate 96
Coordinates42.66653, -84.2459
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,800 (2007)
Projected traffic30,803 by 2018
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 WB over Doan Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-96 WB over Doan 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-96 WB over Doan Creek carry?

About 21,800 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-96 WB over Doan Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-96 WB over Doan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.