I-96 WB over Sand Creek
FairOttawa County, Michigan · 1.3 MI NW of Kent CO Line · Structure no. 000000000008773
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- 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 concrete tee beam carrying I-96 WB over Sand Creek in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 WB over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 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 June 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 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns I-96 WB over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.