I-296 NB on Ramp D over Parking Lot/Relief
PoorKent County, Michigan · In Grand Rapids · Structure no. 000000000013702
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 282 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,500
- 2010 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-296 NB on Ramp D over Parking Lot/Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-296 NB on Ramp D over Parking Lot/Relief in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 62 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2030. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-296 NB on Ramp D over Parking Lot/Relief built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is I-296 NB on Ramp D over Parking Lot/Relief in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does I-296 NB on Ramp D over Parking Lot/Relief carry?
About 4,500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I-296 NB on Ramp D over Parking Lot/Relief?
The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns I-296 NB on Ramp D over Parking Lot/Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.