US Bridges

Sternberg RD over I-96

Fair

Muskegon County, Michigan · 1.3 MI SE of US-31 · Structure no. 000000000007629

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
328 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,080
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sternberg RD over I-96 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sternberg RD over I-96 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 3,080 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,542 by 2015. The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSternberg RD
CrossesI-96
Location1.3 MI SE of US-31
RouteCounty Highway 6110
CountyMuskegon County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.15402, -86.18142
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length328 ft (100 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,080 (1995)
Projected traffic3,542 by 2015
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$163,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sternberg RD over I-96 built?

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

What condition is Sternberg RD 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 July 2024.

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

About 3,080 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sternberg RD over I-96?

The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Sternberg RD over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.