US Bridges

I-96 EB over I-196 WB

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Kent County, Michigan · I-96/I-196 Interchange · Structure no. 000000000014033

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
221 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-96 EB over I-196 WB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-96 EB over I-196 WB in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 22,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,850 by 2039. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 57 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-96 EB
CrossesI-196 WB
LocationI-96/I-196 Interchange
RouteInterstate 96
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.97686, -85.60335
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span217 ft (66.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,500 (2019)
Projected traffic24,850 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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 I-96 EB over I-196 WB built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-96 EB over I-196 WB 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-96 EB over I-196 WB carry?

About 22,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-96 EB over I-196 WB?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 217 ft (66.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I-96 EB over I-196 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.