US Bridges

Aurelius RD over I-96

Fair

Ingham County, Michigan · In Lansing · Structure no. 000000000003823

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
228 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aurelius RD over I-96 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Aurelius RD over I-96 in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 62 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,485 by 2008. The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAurelius RD
CrossesI-96
LocationIn Lansing
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIngham County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.6645, -84.52353
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length228 ft (69.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (1988)
Projected traffic4,485 by 2008
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$71,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Aurelius RD over I-96 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Aurelius RD over I-96 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 Aurelius RD over I-96 carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Aurelius RD over I-96?

The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Aurelius RD over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.