US Bridges

I-96 WB over Grand River

Fair

Eaton County, Michigan · 0.2 MI S of Clinton Col · Structure no. 000000000002316

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
267 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,100
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-96 WB over Grand River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-96 WB over Grand River in Eaton County, Michigan. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 63 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 27,100 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,492 by 2018. The structure is 267 ft (81.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-96 WB
CrossesGrand River
Location0.2 MI S of Clinton Col
RouteInterstate 96
CountyEaton County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.76724, -84.66839
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length267 ft (81.5 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,100 (2007)
Projected traffic26,492 by 2018
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure3
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 Grand River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is I-96 WB over Grand 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-96 WB over Grand River carry?

About 27,100 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is I-96 WB over Grand River?

The structure is 267 ft (81.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns I-96 WB over Grand River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.