US Bridges

Eastern Ave over I-196 & M-21

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · In Grand Rapids · Structure no. 000000000004792

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eastern Ave over I-196 & M-21 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Eastern Ave over I-196 & M-21 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2008. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEastern Ave
CrossesI-196 & M-21
LocationIn Grand Rapids
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.9733, -85.64962
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating50 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 length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (1988)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2008
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 Eastern Ave over I-196 & M-21 built?

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

What condition is Eastern Ave over I-196 & M-21 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 Eastern Ave over I-196 & M-21 carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Eastern Ave over I-196 & M-21?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Eastern Ave over I-196 & M-21?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.