US Bridges

NB Conn to I-96 WB over I-96 WB to 36th SB Conn

Good

Kent County, Michigan · Cascade Twp · Structure no. 000000000013174

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,500
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB Conn to I-96 WB over I-96 WB to 36th SB Conn is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB Conn to I-96 WB over I-96 WB to 36th SB Conn 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 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,500 by 2025. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNB Conn to I-96 WB
CrossesI-96 WB to 36th SB Conn
LocationCascade Twp
RouteInterstate 96
Coordinates42.90188, -85.51879
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2005)
Projected traffic12,500 by 2025
Trucks12%
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 NB Conn to I-96 WB over I-96 WB to 36th SB Conn built?

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

What condition is NB Conn to I-96 WB over I-96 WB to 36th SB Conn 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does NB Conn to I-96 WB over I-96 WB to 36th SB Conn carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NB Conn to I-96 WB over I-96 WB to 36th SB Conn?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns NB Conn to I-96 WB over I-96 WB to 36th SB Conn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.