I-196 E & US-31 N over 71 ST Street
FairAllegan County, Michigan · 3.0 MI N of Van Buren Col · Structure no. 000000000000107
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 126 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,500
- 2010 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-196 E & US-31 N over 71 ST Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-196 E & US-31 N over 71 ST Street in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,850 by 2030. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-196 E & US-31 N over 71 ST Street built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-196 E & US-31 N over 71 ST Street in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does I-196 E & US-31 N over 71 ST Street carry?
About 10,500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is I-196 E & US-31 N over 71 ST Street?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-196 E & US-31 N over 71 ST Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.