US Bridges

I-96 EB over Sloan Creek

Fair

Ingham County, Michigan · 1.6 MI W of Zimmer Road · Structure no. 000000000003819

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,287
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-96 EB over Sloan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-96 EB over Sloan 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 23,287 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,680 by 2018. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long.

CarriesI-96 EB
CrossesSloan Creek
Location1.6 MI W of Zimmer Road
RouteInterstate 96
Coordinates42.66677, -84.34247
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,287 (2007)
Projected traffic31,680 by 2018
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-96 EB over Sloan Creek built?

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

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

About 23,287 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-96 EB over Sloan Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-96 EB over Sloan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.