I-496 WB over Gr Riv I-96 Bl River ST
FairIngham County, Michigan · In Lansing · Structure no. 000000000012945
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 758 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-496 WB over Gr Riv I-96 Bl River ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-496 WB over Gr Riv I-96 Bl River ST in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 32,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,725 by 2040. The structure is 758 ft (231.1 m) long and 45 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-496 WB over Gr Riv I-96 Bl River ST built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-496 WB over Gr Riv I-96 Bl River ST 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 2023.
How much traffic does I-496 WB over Gr Riv I-96 Bl River ST carry?
About 32,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I-496 WB over Gr Riv I-96 Bl River ST?
The structure is 758 ft (231.1 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I-496 WB over Gr Riv I-96 Bl River ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.