US Bridges

Meridian RD over I-96

Fair

Ingham County, Michigan · 6.9 MI E of I-496 · Structure no. 000000000003829

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,650
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meridian RD over I-96 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meridian RD over I-96 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 3,650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,198 by 2038. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMeridian RD
CrossesI-96
Location6.9 MI E of I-496
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIngham County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.67095, -84.36361
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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,650 (2018)
Projected traffic4,198 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$31,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Meridian RD over I-96 built?

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

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

About 3,650 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Meridian RD over I-96?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Meridian RD over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.