US Bridges

I-196 Off Rmp over US-131BR & Ionia

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · In Grand Rapids Division · Structure no. 000000000004787

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
1999 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-196 Off Rmp over US-131BR & Ionia is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-196 Off Rmp over US-131BR & Ionia in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,670 by 2019. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-196 Off Rmp
CrossesUS-131BR & Ionia
LocationIn Grand Rapids Division
RouteInterstate 196
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.97299, -85.66887
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.8 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (1999)
Projected traffic6,670 by 2019
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Off Rmp over US-131BR & Ionia built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is I-196 Off Rmp 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-196 Off Rmp over US-131BR & Ionia carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-196 Off Rmp over US-131BR & Ionia?

The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns I-196 Off Rmp over US-131BR & Ionia?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.