US Bridges

I-96 WB over Norris Creek

Fair

Muskegon County, Michigan · 0.9 MI NW of Ottawa Col · Structure no. 000000000007624

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,050
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-96 WB over Norris Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-96 WB over Norris Creek in Muskegon County, Michigan. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 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 16,050 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,634 by 2042. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-96 WB
CrossesNorris Creek
Location0.9 MI NW of Ottawa Col
RouteInterstate 96
CountyMuskegon County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.12808, -86.14017
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,050 (2022)
Projected traffic18,634 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-96 WB over Norris Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is I-96 WB over Norris Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-96 WB over Norris Creek carry?

About 16,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-96 WB over Norris Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I-96 WB over Norris Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.