US Bridges

68th Ave over I-96

Fair

Ottawa County, Michigan · 6.7 MI SE of M-104 · Structure no. 000000000008782

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
254 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,796
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

68th Ave over I-96 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 68th Ave over I-96 in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 25,796 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,665 by 2024. The structure is 254 ft (77.3 m) long and 83 ft wide.

Location

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Carries68th Ave
CrossesI-96
Location6.7 MI SE of M-104
RouteCounty Highway 7063
CountyOttawa County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.05621, -85.95678
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length254 ft (77.3 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,796 (2004)
Projected traffic29,665 by 2024
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 68th Ave over I-96 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is 68th Ave over I-96 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 68th Ave over I-96 carry?

About 25,796 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 68th Ave over I-96?

The structure is 254 ft (77.3 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns 68th Ave over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.