US Bridges

I-96 EB over M-52 & M-43

Fair

Ingham County, Michigan · @ M-52 (stockbridge Rd) · Structure no. 000000000003838

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,638
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-96 EB over M-52 & M-43 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-96 EB over M-52 & M-43 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 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 23,638 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,184 by 2038. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-96 EB
CrossesM-52 & M-43
Location@ M-52 (stockbridge Rd)
RouteInterstate 96
CountyIngham County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.65876, -84.1981
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,638 (2018)
Projected traffic27,184 by 2038
Trucks12%
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 I-96 EB over M-52 & M-43 built?

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

What condition is I-96 EB over M-52 & M-43 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 EB over M-52 & M-43 carry?

About 23,638 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-96 EB over M-52 & M-43?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-96 EB over M-52 & M-43?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.