US Bridges

I-96 WB over CSX CR RR & W River Drv

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · In Walker · Structure no. 000000000004754

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
544 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
30,650
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-96 WB over CSX CR RR & W River Drv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-96 WB over CSX CR RR & W River Drv 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 30,650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,400 by 2038. The structure is 544 ft (165.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-96 WB
CrossesCSX CR RR & W River Drv
LocationIn Walker
RouteInterstate 96
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.01967, -85.67305
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length544 ft (165.9 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,650 (2015)
Projected traffic36,400 by 2038
Trucks6%
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
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-96 WB over CSX CR RR & W River Drv built?

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

What condition is I-96 WB over CSX CR RR & W River Drv 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 WB over CSX CR RR & W River Drv carry?

About 30,650 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-96 WB over CSX CR RR & W River Drv?

The structure is 544 ft (165.9 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns I-96 WB over CSX CR RR & W River Drv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.