56 TH Street over I-196
FairAllegan County, Michigan · 3.9 MI SW of Ottawa Col · Structure no. 000000000000130
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 253 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,819
- 1997 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
56 TH Street over I-196 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 56 TH Street over I-196 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 1,819 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,092 by 2017. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 56 TH Street over I-196 built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is 56 TH Street over I-196 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 56 TH Street over I-196 carry?
About 1,819 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 56 TH Street over I-196?
The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns 56 TH Street over I-196?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.