Fruit Ridge RD over I-96
PoorKent County, Michigan · In Walker · Structure no. 000000000004755
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 370 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,830
- 1996 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fruit Ridge RD over I-96 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fruit Ridge RD over I-96 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 11,830 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,605 by 2016. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 33 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fruit Ridge RD over I-96 built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fruit Ridge RD over I-96 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Fruit Ridge RD over I-96 carry?
About 11,830 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Fruit Ridge RD over I-96?
The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Fruit Ridge RD over I-96?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.