US Bridges

I-96 over Hile RD

Fair

Muskegon County, Michigan · 0.4 MI SE of US-31 · Structure no. 000000000007628

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-96 over Hile RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-96 over Hile RD in Muskegon County, Michigan. It was built in 1961, 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 6 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 31,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,975 by 2042. The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-96
CrossesHile RD
Location0.4 MI SE of US-31
RouteInterstate 96
CountyMuskegon County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.16875, -86.20245
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.2 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,000 (2022)
Projected traffic35,975 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-96 over Hile RD built?

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

What condition is I-96 over Hile RD 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-96 over Hile RD carry?

About 31,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-96 over Hile RD?

The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns I-96 over Hile RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.