I-196 WB over CSX RR
FairAllegan County, Michigan · 1.0 MI W of M-40 · Structure no. 000000000000124
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 139 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,425
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-196 WB over CSX RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-196 WB over CSX RR in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 1972, 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 17,425 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,250 by 2041. 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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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-196 WB over CSX RR built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-196 WB 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 WB over CSX RR carry?
About 17,425 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is I-196 WB 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 WB over CSX RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.