I-96 over Rails to Trails
FairKent County, Michigan · 3 MI E of M-50 · Structure no. 000000000013395
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30,250
- 2008 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-96 over Rails to Trails is a concrete culvert carrying I-96 over Rails to Trails in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 30,250 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,000 by 2028. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-96 over Rails to Trails built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-96 over Rails to Trails 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does I-96 over Rails to Trails carry?
About 30,250 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is I-96 over Rails to Trails?
The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).
Who owns I-96 over Rails to Trails?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.