US Bridges

I-96 WB over W Br Red Cedar River

Fair

Livingston County, Michigan · 0.2 MI E of Ingham Col · Structure no. 000000000005792

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,280
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-96 WB over W Br Red Cedar River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-96 WB over W Br Red Cedar River in Livingston County, Michigan. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 24,280 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,379 by 2018. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-96 WB
CrossesW Br Red Cedar River
Location0.2 MI E of Ingham Col
RouteInterstate 96
Coordinates42.65135, -84.14317
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,280 (2007)
Projected traffic32,379 by 2018
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-96 WB over W Br Red Cedar River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-96 WB over W Br Red Cedar River 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-96 WB over W Br Red Cedar River carry?

About 24,280 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-96 WB over W Br Red Cedar River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-96 WB over W Br Red Cedar River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.