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M-96 (columbia) over Raymond RD

Good

Calhoun County, Michigan · 1.9 MI E of I-194 · Structure no. 000000000001309

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,200
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-96 (columbia) over Raymond RD is a concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying M-96 (columbia) over Raymond RD in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 11,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2034. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesM-96 (columbia)
CrossesRaymond RD
Location1.9 MI E of I-194
RouteState Highway 96
CountyCalhoun County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.30968, -85.14532
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,200 (2014)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2034
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 M-96 (columbia) over Raymond RD built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-96 (columbia) over Raymond RD 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 M-96 (columbia) over Raymond RD carry?

About 11,200 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is M-96 (columbia) over Raymond RD?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns M-96 (columbia) over Raymond RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.