US Bridges

I-196 EB/US-31 NB over Kuipers Drain

Good

Allegan County, Michigan · At JCT of US-31NB&I-196EB · Structure no. 000000000000098

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,700
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-196 EB/US-31 NB over Kuipers Drain is a concrete culvert carrying I-196 EB/US-31 NB over Kuipers Drain in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,200 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesI-196 EB/US-31 NB
CrossesKuipers Drain
LocationAt JCT of US-31NB&I-196EB
RouteInterstate 196
CountyAllegan County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.72897, -86.14839
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2011)
Projected traffic8,200 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-196 EB/US-31 NB over Kuipers Drain built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-196 EB/US-31 NB over Kuipers Drain 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-196 EB/US-31 NB over Kuipers Drain carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-196 EB/US-31 NB over Kuipers Drain?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns I-196 EB/US-31 NB over Kuipers Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.