US Bridges

Wallace RD over I-96

Fair

Ingham County, Michigan · @ Livingston CO Line · Structure no. 000000000003841

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
319 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wallace RD over I-96 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wallace 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,438 by 2038. The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWallace RD
CrossesI-96
Location@ Livingston CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIngham County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.65087, -84.14826
Functional classRural Local

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length319 ft (97.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2018)
Projected traffic1,438 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wallace RD over I-96 built?

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

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

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wallace RD over I-96?

The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wallace RD over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.