US Bridges

I-196 WB over CSX RR

Fair

Allegan County, Michigan · 1.3 MI SW of Ottawa Col · Structure no. 000000000000126

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
9,123
2007 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 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 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 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-196 WB
CrossesCSX RR
Location1.3 MI SW of Ottawa Col
RouteInterstate 196
CountyAllegan County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.74749, -86.06662
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,123 (2007)
Projected traffic8,394 by 2018
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure3
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 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 9,123 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is I-196 WB 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 48 ft wide.

Who owns I-196 WB over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.