US Bridges

118 TH Ave over I-196 & US-31

Good

Allegan County, Michigan · 9.5 MI N of Van Buren Col · Structure no. 000000000000113

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
215 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
650
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

118 TH Ave over I-196 & US-31 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 118 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 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,999 by 2007. The structure is 215 ft (65.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries118 TH Ave
CrossesI-196 & US-31
Location9.5 MI N of Van Buren Col
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.54915, -86.21899
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length215 ft (65.4 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (1995)
Projected traffic9,999 by 2007
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 118 TH Ave over I-196 & US-31 built?

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

What condition is 118 TH Ave over I-196 & US-31 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 118 TH Ave over I-196 & US-31 carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 118 TH Ave over I-196 & US-31?

The structure is 215 ft (65.4 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 118 TH Ave over I-196 & US-31?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.