I-296 (US-131) SB over US-131 Br (leonard)
PoorKent County, Michigan · In Grand Rapids · Structure no. 000000000013818
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 144 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50,972
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-296 (US-131) SB over US-131 Br (leonard) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-296 (US-131) SB over US-131 Br (leonard) in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 64 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 50,972 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,692 by 2018. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 (US-131) SB over US-131 Br (leonard) built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is I-296 (US-131) SB over US-131 Br (leonard) 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does I-296 (US-131) SB over US-131 Br (leonard) carry?
About 50,972 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is I-296 (US-131) SB over US-131 Br (leonard)?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns I-296 (US-131) SB over US-131 Br (leonard)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.