I-96 EB over Thornapple River

Fair Condition65 years old16,253 vehicles/day

Location

StateMichigan
CountyKent
Location3.2 Mi E Of M-11
CarriesI-96 EB
CrossesThornapple River
Coordinates42.88812, -85.48625

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length440.0 ft (134.1 m)
Max Span109.9 ft (33.5 m)
Deck Width46.9 ft (14.3 m)
Deck Area1917.6 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1961 (reconstructed 2001)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic16,253 (2007)
Truck Traffic23%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection323
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000004709

Nearby Bridges

I-96 WB over Thornapple River 0.0 mi Fair M-6(rmp B To I-96) over Thornapple River 0.0 mi Good M-6 Ramp A over I-96 & Thornapple River 0.0 mi Fair I-96 WB To WB M-6 over M-6 EB To I-96 WB 0.3 mi Fair M-6 EB To I-96 WB over I-96 0.4 mi Good E M-6 Rmps To I-96 over Csx Rr 0.5 mi Good M-6 WB over Csx Rr 0.5 mi Good M-6 EB over 48th Street 0.8 mi Fair M-6 WB over 48th Street 0.8 mi Good 48th Street over Thornapple River 0.9 mi Good