US Bridges

3 MI RD over I-96

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · 3.0 MI E & S of US-131 · Structure no. 000000000004735

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
392 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,569
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

3 MI RD over I-96 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 3 MI RD over I-96 in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1981, 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 6,569 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,864 by 2015. The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries3 MI RD
CrossesI-96
Location3.0 MI E & S of US-131
RouteCounty Highway 2001
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.01327, -85.61038
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
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length392 ft (119.5 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,569 (1995)
Projected traffic11,864 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$195,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 3 MI RD over I-96 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is 3 MI RD 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 3 MI RD over I-96 carry?

About 6,569 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 3 MI RD over I-96?

The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 3 MI RD over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.