US Bridges

I-96 over Indian Creek

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · In Walker · Structure no. 000000000004748

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43,502
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-96 over Indian Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I-96 over Indian Creek 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 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 43,502 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,537 by 2018. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 202 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-96
CrossesIndian Creek
LocationIn Walker
RouteInterstate 96
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.01983, -85.72986
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width202 ft (61.6 m)
Roadway width174 ft (53 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,502 (2007)
Projected traffic55,537 by 2018
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-96 over Indian Creek built?

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

What condition is I-96 over Indian 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-96 over Indian Creek carry?

About 43,502 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-96 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 202 ft wide.

Who owns I-96 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.