I-196 EB over Broadway Ave & Turner Av
FairKent County, Michigan · In Grand Rapids · Structure no. 000000000004774
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 177 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,546
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-196 EB over Broadway Ave & Turner Av is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-196 EB over Broadway Ave & Turner Av in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 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 34,546 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,010 by 2018. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 69 ft wide.
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-196 EB over Broadway Ave & Turner Av built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is I-196 EB over Broadway Ave & Turner Av 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 2024.
How much traffic does I-196 EB over Broadway Ave & Turner Av carry?
About 34,546 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is I-196 EB over Broadway Ave & Turner Av?
The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns I-196 EB over Broadway Ave & Turner Av?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.