US Bridges

I-96 WB over Ramp B

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · Cascade Twp · Structure no. 000000000013173

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
257 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,253
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-96 WB over Ramp B is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-96 WB over Ramp B in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 16,253 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2020. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-96 WB
CrossesRamp B
LocationCascade Twp
RouteInterstate 96
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.90189, -85.5173
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span128 ft (38.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,253 (2007)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2020
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-96 WB over Ramp B built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-96 WB over Ramp B 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-96 WB over Ramp B carry?

About 16,253 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-96 WB over Ramp B?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (38.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns I-96 WB over Ramp B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.