I-496EB & US-127SB over I-96 WB
PoorIngham County, Michigan · I-96 & I-496/US127 Intrch · Structure no. 000000000003836
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 141 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,356
- 2010 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-496EB & US-127SB over I-96 WB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-496EB & US-127SB over I-96 WB in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 29,356 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,000 by 2015. The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long and 48 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-496EB & US-127SB over I-96 WB built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-496EB & US-127SB over I-96 WB in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does I-496EB & US-127SB over I-96 WB carry?
About 29,356 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I-496EB & US-127SB over I-96 WB?
The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns I-496EB & US-127SB over I-96 WB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.