US Bridges

Scribner Ave over I-196 EB

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · In Grand Rapids (I-196EB) · Structure no. 000000000004780

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scribner Ave over I-196 EB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scribner Ave over I-196 EB in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2028. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesScribner Ave
CrossesI-196 EB
LocationIn Grand Rapids (I-196EB)
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.97273, -85.67608
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2008)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2028
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Scribner Ave over I-196 EB built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Scribner Ave 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Scribner Ave over I-196 EB carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Scribner Ave over I-196 EB?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Scribner Ave over I-196 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.