US Bridges

Walker Ave over I-96

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · In Walker · Structure no. 000000000004756

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
184 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,890
2001 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walker Ave over I-96 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Walker Ave over I-96 in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 18,890 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21,724 by 2021. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 88 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWalker Ave
CrossesI-96
LocationIn Walker
RouteCity Street 2001
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.02089, -85.72571
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span92 ft (28.1 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,890 (2001)
Projected traffic21,724 by 2021
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Walker Ave over I-96 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walker Ave over I-96 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Walker Ave over I-96 carry?

About 18,890 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is Walker Ave over I-96?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28.1 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Walker Ave over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.