I-196 WB FR US-131 over I-196 EB
FairKent County, Michigan · In Grand Rapids · Structure no. 000000000004766
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 650 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,810
- 1982 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-196 WB FR US-131 over I-196 EB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-196 WB FR US-131 over I-196 EB 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 6,810 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,832 by 2002. The structure is 650 ft (198.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-196 WB FR US-131 over I-196 EB built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-196 WB FR US-131 over I-196 EB 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 WB FR US-131 over I-196 EB carry?
About 6,810 vehicles per day (1982 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is I-196 WB FR US-131 over I-196 EB?
The structure is 650 ft (198.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns I-196 WB FR US-131 over I-196 EB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.