I-196 M-21 EB over Plymouth RD
GoodKent County, Michigan · In Grand Rapids · Structure no. 000000000004796
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 89 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35,825
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-196 M-21 EB over Plymouth RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-196 M-21 EB over Plymouth RD in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 35,825 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,600 by 2039. The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-196 M-21 EB over Plymouth RD built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-196 M-21 EB over Plymouth RD 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does I-196 M-21 EB over Plymouth RD carry?
About 35,825 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is I-196 M-21 EB over Plymouth RD?
The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns I-196 M-21 EB over Plymouth RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.