US Bridges

College Ave over I-196

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · In Grand Rapids · Structure no. 000000000004791

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,800
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

College Ave over I-196 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying College Ave over I-196 in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 13,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,950 by 2027. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 94 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCollege Ave
CrossesI-196
LocationIn Grand Rapids
RouteCity Street 2001
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.97172, -85.65699
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.5 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,800 (2007)
Projected traffic22,950 by 2027
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 College Ave over I-196 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is College Ave over I-196 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 College Ave over I-196 carry?

About 13,800 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is College Ave over I-196?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns College Ave over I-196?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.