US Bridges

I-96 EB over Grand River Ave

Fair

Ionia County, Michigan · E Lts of Portland · Structure no. 000000000003998

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,074
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-96 EB over Grand River Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-96 EB over Grand River Ave in Ionia County, Michigan. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 20,074 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,477 by 2018. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 57 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-96 EB
CrossesGrand River Ave
LocationE Lts of Portland
RouteInterstate 96
CountyIonia County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.85965, -84.88445
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,074 (2007)
Projected traffic23,477 by 2018
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-96 EB over Grand River Ave built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is I-96 EB over Grand River Ave 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 EB over Grand River Ave carry?

About 20,074 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-96 EB over Grand River Ave?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I-96 EB over Grand River Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.