US Bridges

I-96 EB over Bristol RD

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · In Walker · Structure no. 000000000004757

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,527
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-96 EB over Bristol RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-96 EB over Bristol RD 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 5 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 27,527 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,602 by 2018. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-96 EB
CrossesBristol RD
LocationIn Walker
RouteInterstate 96
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.02012, -85.70862
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,527 (2007)
Projected traffic33,602 by 2018
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-96 EB over Bristol RD built?

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

What condition is I-96 EB over Bristol RD 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-96 EB over Bristol RD carry?

About 27,527 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-96 EB over Bristol RD?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I-96 EB over Bristol RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.