US Bridges

Dean Lake Ave over I-96

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · 2.8 MI E & S of US-131 · Structure no. 000000000004734

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
272 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,696
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dean Lake Ave over I-96 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dean Lake Ave over I-96 in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 8,696 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,706 by 2015. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDean Lake Ave
CrossesI-96
Location2.8 MI E & S of US-131
RouteCounty Highway 2001
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.01528, -85.61506
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.8 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 length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,696 (1995)
Projected traffic15,706 by 2015
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Dean Lake Ave over I-96 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dean 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 June 2023.

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

About 8,696 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Dean Lake Ave over I-96?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Dean Lake Ave over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.