I-296NB Ramp over Bridge ST

Fair Condition63 years old18,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateMichigan
CountyKent
LocationIn Grand Rapids
CarriesI-296NB Ramp
CrossesBridge ST
Coordinates42.97106, -85.67775

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length474.1 ft (144.5 m)
Max Span95.8 ft (29.2 m)
Deck Width25.9 ft (7.9 m)
Deck Area1141.5 sq m
Main Spans7
Year Built1963 (reconstructed 1990)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic18,000 (1993)
Truck Traffic9%
Lanes On Bridge1
Lanes Under Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000004977

Nearby Bridges

I-196 WB Fr Us-131 over I-196 EB 0.0 mi Fair Us-131 SB over Bridge ST 0.0 mi Fair I-296 EB (us-131n) over I-296 WB (us-131s) 0.1 mi Fair I-296 WB (us-131s) over I-196 EB M-21 0.1 mi Fair I-196 WB To I-296S over I-196 EB 0.1 mi Fair I-296 EB (us-131n) over I-196 EB M-21 0.1 mi Fair Scribner AVE over I-196 EB 0.1 mi Fair I-196 W To I-296 N over Scribner AVE 0.2 mi Fair I-196 EB over Broadway AVE & Turner Av 0.2 mi Fair I-296 NB On Ramp D over Parking Lot/relief 0.2 mi Poor