US Bridges

I-96 over Kalamink Creek

Fair

Ingham County, Michigan · 1 MI East of M-52 · Structure no. 000000000003837

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
48,560
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-96 over Kalamink Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-96 over Kalamink Creek 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 48,560 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,758 by 2018. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long.

Location

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CarriesI-96
CrossesKalamink Creek
Location1 MI East of M-52
RouteInterstate 96
CountyIngham County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.65223, -84.17959
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating87.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,560 (2007)
Projected traffic64,758 by 2018
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-96 over Kalamink Creek built?

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

What condition is I-96 over Kalamink Creek 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 I-96 over Kalamink Creek carry?

About 48,560 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-96 over Kalamink Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-96 over Kalamink Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.