Apple Drive over I-96
GoodOttawa County, Michigan · 2.5 MI SE of Muskegon Col · Structure no. 000000000008794
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 321 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2011 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Apple Drive over I-96 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Apple Drive over I-96 in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,150 by 2031. The structure is 321 ft (97.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Apple Drive over I-96 built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is Apple Drive over I-96 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Apple Drive over I-96 carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Apple Drive over I-96?
The structure is 321 ft (97.9 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Apple Drive over I-96?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.