US Bridges

I-196 EB M-21 over Buck Creek

Good

Kent County, Michigan · In Grandville · Structure no. 000000000004800

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,705
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-196 EB M-21 over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-196 EB M-21 over Buck Creek 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 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-196 EB M-21
CrossesBuck Creek
LocationIn Grandville
RouteInterstate 196
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.90797, -85.77564
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,705 (2007)
Projected traffic48,150 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-196 EB M-21 over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-196 EB M-21 over Buck Creek 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 EB M-21 over Buck Creek carry?

About 31,705 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-196 EB M-21 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns I-196 EB M-21 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.