US Bridges

M-6 EB to I-96 WB over I-96

Good

Kent County, Michigan · Cascade Twp Sec 21 · Structure no. 000000000012932

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
475 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,007
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-6 EB to I-96 WB over I-96 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-6 EB to I-96 WB over I-96 in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,007 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks. The structure is 475 ft (144.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesM-6 EB to I-96 WB
CrossesI-96
LocationCascade Twp Sec 21
RouteState Highway 6
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.88877, -85.49384
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length475 ft (144.7 m)
Longest span263 ft (80.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,007 (2020)
Projected traffic—
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 M-6 EB to I-96 WB over I-96 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-6 EB to I-96 WB over I-96 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does M-6 EB to I-96 WB over I-96 carry?

About 6,007 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is M-6 EB to I-96 WB over I-96?

The structure is 475 ft (144.7 m) long with a longest span of 263 ft (80.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns M-6 EB to I-96 WB over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.