I-296 WB (US-131S) over I-196 WB to I-196 296 NB
FairKent County, Michigan · In Grand Rapids (I-196 NB · Structure no. 000000000004777
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 370 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 47,806
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-296 WB (US-131S) over I-196 WB to I-196 296 NB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-296 WB (US-131S) over I-196 WB to I-196 296 NB in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 47,806 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,022 by 2018. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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 | 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-296 WB (US-131S) over I-196 WB to I-196 296 NB built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-296 WB (US-131S) over I-196 WB to I-196 296 NB 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does I-296 WB (US-131S) over I-196 WB to I-196 296 NB carry?
About 47,806 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is I-296 WB (US-131S) over I-196 WB to I-196 296 NB?
The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns I-296 WB (US-131S) over I-196 WB to I-196 296 NB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.