US Bridges

16th Ave over I-96

Fair

Ottawa County, Michigan · 2.2 MI NW of Kent CO Line · Structure no. 000000000008786

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
190 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

16th Ave over I-96 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 16th Ave over I-96 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 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,750 by 2016. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries16th Ave
CrossesI-96
Location2.2 MI NW of Kent CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 7091
CountyOttawa County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.03829, -85.82658
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (1996)
Projected traffic5,750 by 2016
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 16th Ave over I-96 built?

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

What condition is 16th 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 16th Ave over I-96 carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 16th Ave over I-96?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns 16th Ave over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.