US Bridges

I-96 Ramps over Wetlands Wildlife Path

Good

Kent County, Michigan · Cascade Twp · Structure no. 000000000013210

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-96 Ramps over Wetlands Wildlife Path is a concrete culvert carrying I-96 Ramps over Wetlands Wildlife Path 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-96 Ramps
CrossesWetlands Wildlife Path
LocationCascade Twp
RouteInterstate 96
Coordinates42.9011, -85.5195
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic17,100 by 2025
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-96 Ramps over Wetlands Wildlife Path built?

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

What condition is I-96 Ramps over Wetlands Wildlife Path 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 I-96 Ramps over Wetlands Wildlife Path carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is I-96 Ramps over Wetlands Wildlife Path?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns I-96 Ramps over Wetlands Wildlife Path?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.