I-196 WB M-21 WB over Grand Rapids Eastern RR
FairKent County, Michigan · In Grand Rapids · Structure no. 000000000004772
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 246 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31,051
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-196 WB M-21 WB over Grand Rapids Eastern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-196 WB M-21 WB over Grand Rapids Eastern RR in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 31,051 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,500 by 2022. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-196 WB M-21 WB over Grand Rapids Eastern RR built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is I-196 WB M-21 WB over Grand Rapids Eastern RR 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does I-196 WB M-21 WB over Grand Rapids Eastern RR carry?
About 31,051 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I-196 WB M-21 WB over Grand Rapids Eastern RR?
The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns I-196 WB M-21 WB over Grand Rapids Eastern RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.