US Bridges

W I-296 to I-196 over Broadway&turner

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · In Grand Rapids · Structure no. 000000000004768

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
780 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
9,700
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W I-296 to I-196 over Broadway&turner is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W I-296 to I-196 over Broadway&turner in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,155 by 2008. The structure is 780 ft (237.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesW I-296 to I-196
CrossesBroadway&turner
LocationIn Grand Rapids
RouteInterstate 296
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.97331, -85.67973
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating101.1 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length780 ft (237.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,700 (1988)
Projected traffic11,155 by 2008
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 W I-296 to I-196 over Broadway&turner built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is W I-296 to I-196 over Broadway&turner 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 W I-296 to I-196 over Broadway&turner carry?

About 9,700 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is W I-296 to I-196 over Broadway&turner?

The structure is 780 ft (237.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns W I-296 to I-196 over Broadway&turner?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.