US Bridges

I-96WB over M-11

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · @ M-11 · Structure no. 000000000004716

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
265 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,982
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-96WB over M-11 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-96WB over M-11 in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 64 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 24,982 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,729 by 2018. The structure is 265 ft (80.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-96WB
CrossesM-11
Location@ M-11
RouteInterstate 96
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.91283, -85.5359
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,982 (2007)
Projected traffic13,729 by 2018
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-96WB over M-11 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is I-96WB over M-11 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does I-96WB over M-11 carry?

About 24,982 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-96WB over M-11?

The structure is 265 ft (80.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns I-96WB over M-11?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.