I-196 M-21 WB over Market Ave & Grand River
FairKent County, Michigan · In Grand Rapids · Structure no. 000000000004802
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 976 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,500
- 2011 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-196 M-21 WB over Market Ave & Grand River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-196 M-21 WB over Market Ave & Grand River in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 5 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 32,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,800 by 2031. The structure is 976 ft (297.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-196 M-21 WB over Market Ave & Grand River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-196 M-21 WB over Market Ave & Grand River 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does I-196 M-21 WB over Market Ave & Grand River carry?
About 32,500 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is I-196 M-21 WB over Market Ave & Grand River?
The structure is 976 ft (297.5 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns I-196 M-21 WB over Market Ave & Grand River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.