US Bridges

Jordan Lake RD over I-96

Fair

Ionia County, Michigan · 3.0 MI W of M 66 · Structure no. 000000000003977

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
239 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,425
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jordan Lake RD over I-96 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Jordan Lake RD over I-96 in Ionia 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 2,425 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,675 by 2042. The structure is 239 ft (72.7 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesJordan Lake RD
CrossesI-96
Location3.0 MI W of M 66
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIonia County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.87947, -85.13415
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length239 ft (72.7 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,425 (2022)
Projected traffic2,675 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Jordan Lake RD over I-96 built?

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

What condition is Jordan Lake 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Jordan Lake RD over I-96 carry?

About 2,425 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Jordan Lake RD over I-96?

The structure is 239 ft (72.7 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Jordan Lake RD over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.