US Bridges

107 TH Ave over I-196 & US-31

Fair

Allegan County, Michigan · 4.0 MI N of Van Buren Col · Structure no. 000000000000109

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
1984 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

107 TH Ave over I-196 & US-31 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 107 TH Ave over I-196 & US-31 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2007. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries107 TH Ave
CrossesI-196 & US-31
Location4.0 MI N of Van Buren Col
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegan County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.46964, -86.22283
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1984)
Projected traffic100 by 2007
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 107 TH Ave over I-196 & US-31 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is 107 TH Ave over I-196 & US-31 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does 107 TH Ave over I-196 & US-31 carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1984 count).

How long is 107 TH Ave over I-196 & US-31?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 107 TH Ave over I-196 & US-31?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.