US Bridges

Fuller Ave over I-196 & M-21

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Kent County, Michigan · In Grand Rapids · Structure no. 000000000004794

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
129 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,752
1994 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fuller Ave over I-196 & M-21 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Fuller Ave over I-196 & M-21 in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 15,752 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2030. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 108 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFuller Ave
CrossesI-196 & M-21
LocationIn Grand Rapids
RouteCounty Highway 2001
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.97335, -85.63976
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 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 length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width108 ft (33 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,752 (1994)
Projected traffic35,000 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Fuller Ave over I-196 & M-21 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

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

About 15,752 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

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

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.