US Bridges

I-96 EB over M-11 WB

Fair

Ottawa County, Michigan · 0.5 MI E of Marne · Structure no. 000000000008787

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
216 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,024
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-96 EB over M-11 WB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-96 EB over M-11 WB in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1978, 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 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 19,024 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,525 by 2018. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-96 EB
CrossesM-11 WB
Location0.5 MI E of Marne
RouteInterstate 96
CountyOttawa County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.03093, -85.80663
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJune 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 rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,024 (2007)
Projected traffic23,525 by 2018
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
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 M-11 WB built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is I-96 EB over M-11 WB 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-96 EB over M-11 WB carry?

About 19,024 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-96 EB over M-11 WB?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-96 EB over M-11 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.