I-196 EB over CSX RR
PoorAllegan County, Michigan · 1.3 MI SW of Ottawa Col · Structure no. 000000000000125
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 139 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,123
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-196 EB over CSX RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-196 EB 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 9,123 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,394 by 2018. The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-196 EB over CSX RR built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-196 EB over CSX RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does I-196 EB over CSX RR carry?
About 9,123 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is I-196 EB over CSX RR?
The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns I-196 EB over CSX RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.