US Bridges

Fruitport RD over I-96

Fair

Muskegon County, Michigan · 0.3 MI NW of Ottawa Col · Structure no. 000000000007632

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
401 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,150
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fruitport RD over I-96 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fruitport 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 4,150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,575 by 2034. The structure is 401 ft (122.1 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFruitport RD
CrossesI-96
Location0.3 MI NW of Ottawa Col
RouteCounty Highway 6102
CountyMuskegon County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.12128, -86.13277
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length401 ft (122.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,150 (2014)
Projected traffic4,575 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fruitport RD over I-96 built?

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

What condition is Fruitport 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 April 2024.

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

About 4,150 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fruitport RD over I-96?

The structure is 401 ft (122.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Fruitport RD over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.