US Bridges

Ramp from I-496 EB over US-127 NB Ramp

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Ingham County, Michigan · In Lansing · Structure no. 000000000003845

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp from I-496 EB over US-127 NB Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp from I-496 EB over US-127 NB Ramp in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,755 by 2039. The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRamp from I-496 EB
CrossesUS-127 NB Ramp
LocationIn Lansing
RouteInterstate 496
CountyIngham County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.72906, -84.50982
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 22 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length206 ft (62.7 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,700 (2019)
Projected traffic15,755 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ramp from I-496 EB over US-127 NB Ramp built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp from I-496 EB over US-127 NB Ramp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp from I-496 EB over US-127 NB Ramp carry?

About 13,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ramp from I-496 EB over US-127 NB Ramp?

The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp from I-496 EB over US-127 NB Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.