US Bridges

I-496 WB Serv RD over Gr Riv I-96 Bl River ST

Fair

Ingham County, Michigan · In Lansing · Structure no. 000000000012946

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
766 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
28,500
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-496 WB Serv RD over Gr Riv I-96 Bl River ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-496 WB Serv RD 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 28,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,704 by 2015. The structure is 766 ft (233.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-496 WB Serv RD
CrossesGr Riv I-96 Bl River ST
LocationIn Lansing
RouteInterstate 496
Coordinates42.72587, -84.54476
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length766 ft (233.5 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,500 (1995)
Projected traffic36,704 by 2015
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 I-496 WB Serv RD 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 Serv RD 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 Serv RD over Gr Riv I-96 Bl River ST carry?

About 28,500 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-496 WB Serv RD over Gr Riv I-96 Bl River ST?

The structure is 766 ft (233.5 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns I-496 WB Serv RD over Gr Riv I-96 Bl River ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.