I-96 over Br of Sand Creek
GoodOttawa County, Michigan · 0.2 MI NW of Kent CO Line · Structure no. 000000000008774
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 36,338
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-96 over Br of Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-96 over Br of Sand Creek in Ottawa 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 36,338 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,903 by 2018. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 162 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 over Br of Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-96 over Br of Sand Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does I-96 over Br of Sand Creek carry?
About 36,338 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is I-96 over Br of Sand Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 162 ft wide.
Who owns I-96 over Br of Sand Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.