US Bridges

Cascade RD EB over I-96

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · 1 MI S of M-21 · Structure no. 000000000013820

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
212 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,825
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cascade RD EB over I-96 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cascade RD EB over I-96 in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 5 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 13,825 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,050 by 2035. The structure is 212 ft (64.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCascade RD EB
CrossesI-96
Location1 MI S of M-21
RouteCounty Highway 2001
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.94697, -85.56736
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length212 ft (64.7 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,825 (2015)
Projected traffic16,050 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Cascade RD EB over I-96 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cascade RD EB over I-96 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Cascade RD EB over I-96 carry?

About 13,825 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cascade RD EB over I-96?

The structure is 212 ft (64.7 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Cascade RD EB over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.