US Bridges

114 TH Ave over I-196 & US-31

Fair

Allegan County, Michigan · 7.5 MI N of Van Buren Col · Structure no. 000000000000111

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
253 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
294
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

114 TH Ave over I-196 & US-31 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 114 TH Ave over I-196 & US-31 in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 294 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2007. The structure is 253 ft (77.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries114 TH Ave
CrossesI-196 & US-31
Location7.5 MI N of Van Buren Col
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegan County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.52045, -86.21822
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 18 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length253 ft (77.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic294 (1995)
Projected traffic260 by 2007
Trucks3%
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 114 TH Ave over I-196 & US-31 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is 114 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 114 TH Ave over I-196 & US-31 carry?

About 294 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 114 TH Ave over I-196 & US-31?

The structure is 253 ft (77.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 114 TH Ave over I-196 & US-31?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.