US Bridges

I-96EB Conn I-296S over W River Drv CSX & Pc RR

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · In Walker · Structure no. 000000000004751

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
421 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
28,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-96EB Conn I-296S over W River Drv CSX & Pc RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-96EB Conn I-296S over W River Drv CSX & Pc RR in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 28,250 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,213 by 2042. The structure is 421 ft (128.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-96EB Conn I-296S
CrossesW River Drv CSX & Pc RR
LocationIn Walker
RouteInterstate 96
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.01229, -85.67713
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length421 ft (128.3 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,250 (2022)
Projected traffic31,213 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-96EB Conn I-296S over W River Drv CSX & Pc RR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-96EB Conn I-296S over W River Drv CSX & Pc RR 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-96EB Conn I-296S over W River Drv CSX & Pc RR carry?

About 28,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-96EB Conn I-296S over W River Drv CSX & Pc RR?

The structure is 421 ft (128.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I-96EB Conn I-296S over W River Drv CSX & Pc RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.