US Bridges

I-196 EB over Ottogan Street

Fair

Allegan County, Michigan · At Ottawa CO Line · Structure no. 000000000000133

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,123
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-196 EB over Ottogan Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-196 EB over Ottogan Street 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 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2015. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-196 EB
CrossesOttogan Street
LocationAt Ottawa CO Line
RouteInterstate 196
CountyAllegan County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.76894, -86.03611
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,123 (2007)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2015
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$63,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-196 EB over Ottogan Street built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-196 EB over Ottogan Street 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 EB over Ottogan Street carry?

About 9,123 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I-196 EB over Ottogan Street?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-196 EB over Ottogan Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.