US Bridges

I-96 EB over M-231 Ramp E

Good

Ottawa County, Michigan · 0.2 MI N of M-104 · Structure no. 000000000013466

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
205 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,300
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-96 EB over M-231 Ramp E is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-96 EB over M-231 Ramp E in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 23,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,400 by 2033. The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-96 EB
CrossesM-231 Ramp E
Location0.2 MI N of M-104
RouteInterstate 96
CountyOttawa County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.07655, -86.08444
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length205 ft (62.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,300 (2013)
Projected traffic28,400 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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-231 Ramp E built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-96 EB over M-231 Ramp E 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-96 EB over M-231 Ramp E carry?

About 23,300 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-96 EB over M-231 Ramp E?

The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns I-96 EB over M-231 Ramp E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.