US Bridges

SB I-496 to EB 96 over I-96 WB

Fair

Ingham County, Michigan · I-96 & I-496/US127 Intrch · Structure no. 000000000003825

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
368 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,350
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB I-496 to EB 96 over I-96 WB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB I-496 to EB 96 over I-96 WB in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 28,350 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2028. The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesSB I-496 to EB 96
CrossesI-96 WB
LocationI-96 & I-496/US127 Intrch
RouteInterstate 496
Coordinates42.67718, -84.49279
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length368 ft (112.2 m)
Longest span177 ft (53.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,350 (2007)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SB I-496 to EB 96 over I-96 WB built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB I-496 to EB 96 over I-96 WB 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 SB I-496 to EB 96 over I-96 WB carry?

About 28,350 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SB I-496 to EB 96 over I-96 WB?

The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long with a longest span of 177 ft (53.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SB I-496 to EB 96 over I-96 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.