US Bridges

I-96 WB over Jackson and Lansing RR

Fair

Ingham County, Michigan · 5.0 MI S of Lansing · Structure no. 000000000003822

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,885
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-96 WB over Jackson and Lansing RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-96 WB over Jackson and Lansing RR 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 140 ft (42.7 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 WB
CrossesJackson and Lansing RR
Location5.0 MI S of Lansing
RouteInterstate 96
CountyIngham County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.66575, -84.51912
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 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
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-96 WB over Jackson and Lansing RR built?

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

What condition is I-96 WB over Jackson and Lansing RR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-96 WB over Jackson and Lansing RR carry?

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

How long is I-96 WB over Jackson and Lansing RR?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-96 WB over Jackson and Lansing RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.