I-296 EB (US-131N) over I-296 WB (US-131S)
FairKent County, Michigan · In Grand Rapids · Structure no. 000000000004976
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 1,222 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 47,806
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-296 EB (US-131N) over I-296 WB (US-131S) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-296 EB (US-131N) over I-296 WB (US-131S) in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 1,222 ft (372.5 m) long and 58 ft wide.
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-296 EB (US-131N) over I-296 WB (US-131S) built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is I-296 EB (US-131N) over I-296 WB (US-131S) 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does I-296 EB (US-131N) over I-296 WB (US-131S) carry?
About 47,806 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is I-296 EB (US-131N) over I-296 WB (US-131S)?
The structure is 1,222 ft (372.5 m) long with a longest span of 181 ft (55.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns I-296 EB (US-131N) over I-296 WB (US-131S)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.