I-196 WB over Gd R I-296 Scrb Trn Monr
PoorKent County, Michigan · In Grand Rapids · Structure no. 000000000004764
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 2,278 ft
- 26 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 41,000
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-196 WB over Gd R I-296 Scrb Trn Monr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-196 WB over Gd R I-296 Scrb Trn Monr in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 61 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 41,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,150 by 2034. The structure is 2,278 ft (694.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-196 WB over Gd R I-296 Scrb Trn Monr built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is I-196 WB over Gd R I-296 Scrb Trn Monr in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does I-196 WB over Gd R I-296 Scrb Trn Monr carry?
About 41,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I-196 WB over Gd R I-296 Scrb Trn Monr?
The structure is 2,278 ft (694.2 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns I-196 WB over Gd R I-296 Scrb Trn Monr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.