I-196 M-21 EB over US-131BR & Ionia
FairKent County, Michigan · In Grand Rapids · Structure no. 000000000004785
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 230 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,546
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-196 M-21 EB over US-131BR & Ionia is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-196 M-21 EB over US-131BR & Ionia 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 34,546 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,000 by 2022. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-196 M-21 EB over US-131BR & Ionia built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is I-196 M-21 EB over US-131BR & Ionia 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 I-196 M-21 EB over US-131BR & Ionia carry?
About 34,546 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I-196 M-21 EB over US-131BR & Ionia?
The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns I-196 M-21 EB over US-131BR & Ionia?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.