US Bridges

Cascade RD WB over I-96

Good

Kent County, Michigan · 1 MI N of M-21 · Structure no. 000000000013821

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
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 WB over I-96 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cascade RD WB 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

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 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCascade RD WB
CrossesI-96
Location1 MI N of M-21
RouteCounty Highway 2001
Coordinates42.94648, -85.56661
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

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 width47 ft (14.2 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 WB over I-96 built?

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

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

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

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

How long is Cascade RD WB 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 47 ft wide.

Who owns Cascade RD WB over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.