US Bridges

I-196 M-21 WB over Lafayette Ave

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Kent County, Michigan · In Grand Rapids Lafayette · Structure no. 000000000004790

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,144
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-196 M-21 WB over Lafayette Ave is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-196 M-21 WB over Lafayette Ave in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 33,144 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,750 by 2030. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-196 M-21 WB
CrossesLafayette Ave
LocationIn Grand Rapids Lafayette
RouteInterstate 196
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.97175, -85.66193
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 rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,144 (2007)
Projected traffic51,750 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 M-21 WB over Lafayette Ave built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-196 M-21 WB over Lafayette Ave 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 M-21 WB over Lafayette Ave carry?

About 33,144 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-196 M-21 WB over Lafayette Ave?

The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns I-196 M-21 WB over Lafayette Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.