I-196 WB over US-31 NB
FairAllegan County, Michigan · 6.6 MI SW of Ottawa Col · Structure no. 000000000000127
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 248 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,333
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-196 WB over US-31 NB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-196 WB over US-31 NB 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 6,333 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2015. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-196 WB over US-31 NB built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-196 WB over US-31 NB 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 2024.
How much traffic does I-196 WB over US-31 NB carry?
About 6,333 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is I-196 WB over US-31 NB?
The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I-196 WB over US-31 NB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.