US Bridges

I-96 EB over 24th Ave

Fair

Ottawa County, Michigan · 3.2 MI NW of Kent CO Line · Structure no. 000000000008784

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,000
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-96 EB over 24th Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-96 EB over 24th Ave in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 117 ft (35.6 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 EB
Crosses24th Ave
Location3.2 MI NW of Kent CO Line
RouteInterstate 96
CountyOttawa County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.04382, -85.84758
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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,000 (2013)
Projected traffic41,400 by 2033
Trucks7%
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 EB over 24th Ave built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-96 EB over 24th 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-96 EB over 24th Ave carry?

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

How long is I-96 EB over 24th Ave?

The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I-96 EB over 24th Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.