US Bridges

Cutler RD over I-96

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Ionia County, Michigan · 2.9 MI NW of Clinton Col · Structure no. 000000000004000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
313 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
830
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cutler RD over I-96 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cutler RD over I-96 in Ionia County, Michigan. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 830 vehicles a day, projected to reach 925 by 2039. The structure is 313 ft (95.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCutler RD
CrossesI-96
Location2.9 MI NW of Clinton Col
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIonia County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.85719, -84.87037
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length313 ft (95.3 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2017)
Projected traffic925 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cutler RD over I-96 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cutler RD over I-96 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Cutler RD over I-96 carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Cutler RD over I-96?

The structure is 313 ft (95.3 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Cutler RD over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.