US Bridges

I-96 WB over Airline Road

Fair

Muskegon County, Michigan · 2.0 MI NW of Ottawa Col · Structure no. 000000000007631

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,245
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-96 WB over Airline Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-96 WB over Airline Road in Muskegon County, Michigan. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 29,245 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,632 by 2037. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-96 WB
CrossesAirline Road
Location2.0 MI NW of Ottawa Col
RouteInterstate 96
CountyMuskegon County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.13853, -86.15505
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,245 (2017)
Projected traffic33,632 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-96 WB over Airline Road built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is I-96 WB over Airline Road 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 Airline Road carry?

About 29,245 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-96 WB over Airline Road?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I-96 WB over Airline Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.