I-96 over Libhart Creek
FairIonia County, Michigan · @ Mile Post 68.4 · Structure no. 000000000003980
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33,978
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-96 over Libhart Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-96 over Libhart Creek 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 6 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 33,978 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,254 by 2018. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-96 over Libhart Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-96 over Libhart Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does I-96 over Libhart Creek carry?
About 33,978 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is I-96 over Libhart Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).
Who owns I-96 over Libhart Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.