I-96 WB over Sand Creek
FairKent County, Michigan · In Walker · Structure no. 000000000004747
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,169
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-96 WB over Sand Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I-96 WB over Sand Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 18,169 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,452 by 2018. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-96 WB over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-96 WB over Sand Creek 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does I-96 WB over Sand Creek carry?
About 18,169 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is I-96 WB over Sand Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns I-96 WB over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.