US Bridges

Clintonia RD over I-96

Fair

Clinton County, Michigan · At Ionia CO Line · Structure no. 000000000001787

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
280 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clintonia RD over I-96 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Clintonia RD over I-96 in Clinton County, Michigan. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 67 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2005. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesClintonia RD
CrossesI-96
LocationAt Ionia CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.82701, -84.8371
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic100 by 2005
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Clintonia RD over I-96 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Clintonia RD over I-96 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Clintonia RD over I-96 carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Clintonia RD over I-96?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Clintonia RD over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.