I-96 WB over Grand River & Market ST
FairIonia County, Michigan · 0.2 MI W of Portland · Structure no. 000000000003979
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 416 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,899
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-96 WB over Grand River & Market ST is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I-96 WB over Grand River & Market ST in Ionia County, Michigan. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 14,899 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,691 by 2018. The structure is 416 ft (126.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-96 WB over Grand River & Market ST built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-96 WB over Grand River & Market ST 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 I-96 WB over Grand River & Market ST carry?
About 14,899 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is I-96 WB over Grand River & Market ST?
The structure is 416 ft (126.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns I-96 WB over Grand River & Market ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.