US Bridges

I-96 WB over 88th Ave

Fair

Ottawa County, Michigan · 3.9 MI E of M-104 · Structure no. 000000000008781

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,278
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-96 WB over 88th Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-96 WB over 88th Ave 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 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 19,278 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,013 by 2018. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-96 WB
Crosses88th Ave
Location3.9 MI E of M-104
RouteInterstate 96
CountyOttawa County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.07049, -86.00699
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,278 (2007)
Projected traffic22,013 by 2018
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-96 WB over 88th Ave built?

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

What condition is I-96 WB over 88th Ave 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-96 WB over 88th Ave carry?

About 19,278 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-96 WB over 88th Ave?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I-96 WB over 88th Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.