US Bridges

Burton Street over I-96

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · 0.6 MI W of M-11 · Structure no. 000000000004745

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
291 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,391
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burton Street over I-96 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burton Street over I-96 in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 13,391 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,186 by 2016. The structure is 291 ft (88.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBurton Street
CrossesI-96
Location0.6 MI W of M-11
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.91987, -85.54617
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
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 inspectionDecember 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length291 ft (88.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,391 (1996)
Projected traffic24,186 by 2016
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Burton Street over I-96 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Burton Street 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Burton Street over I-96 carry?

About 13,391 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Burton Street over I-96?

The structure is 291 ft (88.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Burton Street over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.