US Bridges

Central Ave over I-196

Fair

Berrien County, Michigan · 2.5 MI N of Riverside · Structure no. 000000000000930

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
233 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Ave over I-196 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Central Ave over I-196 in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 290 vehicles a day, projected to reach 319 by 2022. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCentral Ave
CrossesI-196
Location2.5 MI N of Riverside
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.21902, -86.36528
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2007)
Projected traffic319 by 2022
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Central Ave over I-196 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Central Ave 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 Central Ave over I-196 carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Central Ave over I-196?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Central Ave over I-196?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.