US Bridges

I-196 W to I-296 N over Scribner Ave

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · In Grand Rapids · Structure no. 000000000004765

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
372 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-196 W to I-296 N over Scribner Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-196 W to I-296 N over Scribner Ave in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1964, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,650 by 2008. The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-196 W to I-296 N
CrossesScribner Ave
LocationIn Grand Rapids
RouteInterstate 196
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.97292, -85.67607
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length372 ft (113.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (1988)
Projected traffic12,650 by 2008
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 W to I-296 N over Scribner Ave built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-196 W to I-296 N over Scribner Ave 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I-196 W to I-296 N over Scribner Ave carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-196 W to I-296 N over Scribner Ave?

The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns I-196 W to I-296 N over Scribner Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.