US Bridges

Leonard ST over I-96

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · In Grand Rapids · Structure no. 000000000004737

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
247 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,779
1994 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leonard ST over I-96 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Leonard ST over I-96 in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1976, 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 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 13,779 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,846 by 2014. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 68 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLeonard ST
CrossesI-96
LocationIn Grand Rapids
RouteCounty Highway 2001
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.98437, -85.60476
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,779 (1994)
Projected traffic15,846 by 2014
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Leonard ST over I-96 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Leonard ST 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 Leonard ST over I-96 carry?

About 13,779 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Leonard ST over I-96?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Leonard ST over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.