US Bridges

M-44 Conn over I-96

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · In Grand Rapids · Structure no. 000000000004733

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
272 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
32,442
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-44 Conn over I-96 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-44 Conn over I-96 in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 32,442 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,732 by 2018. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 76 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesM-44 Conn
CrossesI-96
LocationIn Grand Rapids
RouteState Highway 44
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.01943, -85.63615
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,442 (2007)
Projected traffic41,732 by 2018
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 M-44 Conn over I-96 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-44 Conn 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does M-44 Conn over I-96 carry?

About 32,442 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is M-44 Conn over I-96?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns M-44 Conn over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.