I-96 EB over Deer Creek
FairOttawa County, Michigan · 8.2 MI SE of M-104 · Structure no. 000000000008768
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 36,000
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-96 EB over Deer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-96 EB over Deer Creek in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 36,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,400 by 2033. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-96 EB over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-96 EB over Deer 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does I-96 EB over Deer Creek carry?
About 36,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is I-96 EB over Deer Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns I-96 EB over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.