US Bridges

Morse Lake Ave over I-96

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · 1.9 MI W of M-50 & M-91 · Structure no. 000000000004720

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
227 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
615
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morse Lake Ave over I-96 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Morse Lake Ave over I-96 in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 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 615 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,111 by 2016. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMorse Lake Ave
CrossesI-96
Location1.9 MI W of M-50 & M-91
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.87837, -85.41029
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic615 (1996)
Projected traffic1,111 by 2016
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Morse Lake Ave over I-96 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Morse Lake 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Morse Lake Ave over I-96 carry?

About 615 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Morse Lake Ave over I-96?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Morse Lake Ave over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.