I-296 WB/US-131 SB over Gre RR & Indian Creek
FairKent County, Michigan · In Grand Rapids · Structure no. 000000000004961
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 280 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 47,650
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-296 WB/US-131 SB over Gre RR & Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-296 WB/US-131 SB over Gre RR & Indian Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 47,650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,350 by 2033. The structure is 280 ft (85.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-296 WB/US-131 SB over Gre RR & Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is I-296 WB/US-131 SB over Gre RR & Indian Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does I-296 WB/US-131 SB over Gre RR & Indian Creek carry?
About 47,650 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is I-296 WB/US-131 SB over Gre RR & Indian Creek?
The structure is 280 ft (85.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns I-296 WB/US-131 SB over Gre RR & Indian Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.