US Bridges

I-96 WB over Monroe Ave

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · In Grand Rapids · Structure no. 000000000004729

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,263
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-96 WB over Monroe Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-96 WB over Monroe Ave in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 23,263 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,625 by 2038. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-96 WB
CrossesMonroe Ave
LocationIn Grand Rapids
RouteInterstate 96
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.02134, -85.65997
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,263 (2015)
Projected traffic27,625 by 2038
Trucks8%
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-96 WB over Monroe Ave built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-96 WB over Monroe Ave 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-96 WB over Monroe Ave carry?

About 23,263 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-96 WB over Monroe Ave?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I-96 WB over Monroe Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.