I-296 NB ON RAMP D
Carrying I-296 NB ON RAMP D over PARKING LOT/RELIEF
IN GRAND RAPIDS, Kent, Michigan
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: I-296 NB ON RAMP D
The I-296 NB ON RAMP D bridge in Kent, Michigan carries I-296 NB ON RAMP D over PARKING LOT/RELIEF. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1990, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 4 sections, stretching 86.0 meters (282 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,500 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Michigan bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 43.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How I-296 NB ON RAMP D compares
Live comparison across Michigan.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1963
- Last Reconstructed
- 1990
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 86.0 m (282 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.9 m (26 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 4,500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000013702
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
I-296 NB ON RAMP D is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare I-296 NB ON RAMP D against other structures in Kent and across Michigan. Michigan bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for I-296 NB ON RAMP D?
I-296 NB ON RAMP D in Kent, Michigan has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is I-296 NB ON RAMP D inspected?
I-296 NB ON RAMP D's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 4,500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I-296 NB ON RAMP D is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for I-296 NB ON RAMP D?
I-296 NB ON RAMP D has an NBI inventory load rating of 43.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining I-296 NB ON RAMP D?
I-296 NB ON RAMP D is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is I-296 NB ON RAMP D and does age affect safety?
I-296 NB ON RAMP D was built in 1963, making it 63 years old and last reconstructed in 1990.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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