US Bridges

Kraft Ave over I-96

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · 0.6 MI E of M-11 · Structure no. 000000000004717

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
214 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,209
1997 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kraft Ave over I-96 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kraft Ave over I-96 in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 16,209 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,275 by 2017. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKraft Ave
CrossesI-96
Location0.6 MI E of M-11
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.90807, -85.52942
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,209 (1997)
Projected traffic29,275 by 2017
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kraft Ave over I-96 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kraft Ave over I-96 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 Kraft Ave over I-96 carry?

About 16,209 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Kraft Ave over I-96?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Kraft Ave over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.