I-196 WB M-21 over Buck CR
GoodKent County, Michigan · In Grandville · Structure no. 000000000004799
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 125 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 31,705
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-196 WB M-21 over Buck CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-196 WB M-21 over Buck CR in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 31,705 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,150 by 2032. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 74 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-196 WB M-21 over Buck CR built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-196 WB M-21 over Buck CR 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does I-196 WB M-21 over Buck CR carry?
About 31,705 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is I-196 WB M-21 over Buck CR?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns I-196 WB M-21 over Buck CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.