US Bridges

Okemos RD over I-96

Fair

Ingham County, Michigan · 3.3 MI E of I-496 · Structure no. 000000000003828

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
236 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Okemos RD over I-96 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Okemos RD over I-96 in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,150 by 2005. The structure is 236 ft (71.8 m) long and 71 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOkemos RD
CrossesI-96
Location3.3 MI E of I-496
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIngham County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.67852, -84.43277
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length236 ft (71.8 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (1996)
Projected traffic27,150 by 2005
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Okemos RD over I-96 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Okemos 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Okemos RD over I-96 carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Okemos RD over I-96?

The structure is 236 ft (71.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Okemos RD over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.