US Bridges

I-96 WB over Sand Creek

Fair

Ottawa County, Michigan · 2.5 MI NW of Kent CO Line · Structure no. 000000000008771

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,000
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-96 WB over Sand Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-96 WB over Sand Creek in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 36,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,400 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 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
CrossesSand Creek
Location2.5 MI NW of Kent CO Line
RouteInterstate 96
CountyOttawa County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.03892, -85.82844
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,000 (2013)
Projected traffic41,400 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-96 WB over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-96 WB over Sand 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 WB over Sand Creek carry?

About 36,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-96 WB over Sand Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I-96 WB over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.