US Bridges

I-196 EB over CSX RR

Fair

Allegan County, Michigan · 1.0 MI W of M-40 · Structure no. 000000000000123

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,046
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-196 EB over CSX RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-196 EB over CSX RR in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 53 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 13,046 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2015. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-196 EB
CrossesCSX RR
Location1.0 MI W of M-40
RouteInterstate 196
CountyAllegan County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.73684, -86.09049
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,046 (2012)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2015
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-196 EB over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is I-196 EB over CSX RR 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 EB over CSX RR carry?

About 13,046 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I-196 EB over CSX RR?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-196 EB over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.