US Bridges

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

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · Cascade Sec 21 · Structure no. 000000000012933

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
299 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,894
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-96 WB to WB M-6 over M-6 EB to I-96 WB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-96 WB to WB M-6 over M-6 EB to I-96 WB 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 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 11,894 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks. The structure is 299 ft (91 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-96 WB to WB M-6
CrossesM-6 EB to I-96 WB
LocationCascade Sec 21
RouteState Highway 6
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.88584, -85.49187
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length299 ft (91 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,894 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks13%
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 I-96 WB to WB M-6 over M-6 EB to I-96 WB built?

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

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

About 11,894 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

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

The structure is 299 ft (91 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.