WB I-296 Conn over I-96 EB
FairKent County, Michigan · In Walker · Structure no. 000000000004761
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 252 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,937
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
WB I-296 Conn over I-96 EB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB I-296 Conn over I-96 EB 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 28,937 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks. The structure is 252 ft (76.9 m) long and 51 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was WB I-296 Conn over I-96 EB built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is WB I-296 Conn over I-96 EB 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does WB I-296 Conn over I-96 EB carry?
About 28,937 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is WB I-296 Conn over I-96 EB?
The structure is 252 ft (76.9 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns WB I-296 Conn over I-96 EB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.