US Bridges

Riverside Road over I-196

Fair

Berrien County, Michigan · 0.5 MI N of Riverside · Structure no. 000000000000929

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
265 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
894
1984 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside Road over I-196 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Riverside Road over I-196 in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1963, 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 894 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,028 by 2004. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRiverside Road
CrossesI-196
Location0.5 MI N of Riverside
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.19585, -86.3739
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic894 (1984)
Projected traffic1,028 by 2004
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Riverside Road over I-196 built?

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

What condition is Riverside Road 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Riverside Road over I-196 carry?

About 894 vehicles per day (1984 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Riverside Road over I-196?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Riverside Road over I-196?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.