US Bridges

Jones RD over I-96

Fair

Clinton County, Michigan · 1.3 MI SE of Ionia Col · Structure no. 000000000001788

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
257 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jones RD over I-96 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Jones RD over I-96 in Clinton County, Michigan. It was built in 1958, 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2015. The structure is 257 ft (78.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJones RD
CrossesI-96
Location1.3 MI SE of Ionia Col
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClinton County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.82151, -84.81815
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length257 ft (78.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (—)
Projected traffic275 by 2015
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 Jones RD over I-96 built?

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

What condition is Jones 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 Jones RD over I-96 carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (latest count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Jones RD over I-96?

The structure is 257 ft (78.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Jones RD over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.