US Bridges

I-196 SB over CSX RR

Fair

Berrien County, Michigan · In Riverside · Structure no. 000000000000922

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,050
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-196 SB over CSX RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-196 SB over CSX RR in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 62 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 9,050 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,730 by 2018. The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-196 SB
CrossesCSX RR
LocationIn Riverside
RouteInterstate 196
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.18433, -86.37769
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length148 ft (45 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,050 (2010)
Projected traffic10,730 by 2018
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 SB over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is I-196 SB 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-196 SB over CSX RR carry?

About 9,050 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is I-196 SB over CSX RR?

The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-196 SB over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.