US Bridges

Whitneyville Ave over I-96

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · 4.7 MI E of M-11 · Structure no. 000000000004719

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
276 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitneyville Ave over I-96 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whitneyville Ave over I-96 in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,555 by 2030. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesWhitneyville Ave
CrossesI-96
Location4.7 MI E of M-11
RouteCounty Highway 4167
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.87808, -85.46352
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2010)
Projected traffic6,555 by 2030
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Whitneyville Ave over I-96 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Whitneyville 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 2023.

How much traffic does Whitneyville Ave over I-96 carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Whitneyville Ave over I-96?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Whitneyville Ave over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.