US Bridges

Cheney Ave over I-96

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · In Grand Rapids · Structure no. 000000000004732

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
254 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
836
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cheney Ave over I-96 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cheney Ave over I-96 in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 65 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 836 vehicles a day, projected to reach 961 by 2033. The structure is 254 ft (77.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCheney Ave
CrossesI-96
LocationIn Grand Rapids
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.02116, -85.6474
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJuly 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 rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length254 ft (77.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic836 (2013)
Projected traffic961 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Cheney Ave over I-96 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Cheney 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 July 2024.

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

About 836 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Cheney Ave over I-96?

The structure is 254 ft (77.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Cheney Ave over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.