US Bridges

I-196 WB Ramp over Ottawa Ave & Ramp a

Good

Kent County, Michigan · In Grand Rapids · Structure no. 000000000004784

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,850
1999 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-196 WB Ramp over Ottawa Ave & Ramp a is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-196 WB Ramp over Ottawa Ave & Ramp a in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 62 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,850 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,028 by 2019. The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-196 WB Ramp
CrossesOttawa Ave & Ramp a
LocationIn Grand Rapids
RouteInterstate 196
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.97215, -85.67004
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.5 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length159 ft (48.6 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,850 (1999)
Projected traffic9,028 by 2019
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 WB Ramp over Ottawa Ave & Ramp a built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is I-196 WB Ramp over Ottawa Ave & Ramp a in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does I-196 WB Ramp over Ottawa Ave & Ramp a carry?

About 7,850 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-196 WB Ramp over Ottawa Ave & Ramp a?

The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns I-196 WB Ramp over Ottawa Ave & Ramp a?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.