US Bridges

I-196 EB M-21 over CSX RR & I-196 Rmp

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · In Grandville · Structure no. 000000000004803

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
591 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
31,705
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-196 EB M-21 over CSX RR & I-196 Rmp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-196 EB M-21 over CSX RR & I-196 Rmp 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 31,705 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,150 by 2032. The structure is 591 ft (180.2 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
CrossesCSX RR & I-196 Rmp
LocationIn Grandville
RouteInterstate 196
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.90665, -85.77782
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length591 ft (180.2 m)
Longest span173 ft (52.6 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
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-196 EB M-21 over CSX RR & I-196 Rmp built?

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

What condition is I-196 EB M-21 over CSX RR & I-196 Rmp 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-196 EB M-21 over CSX RR & I-196 Rmp carry?

About 31,705 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-196 EB M-21 over CSX RR & I-196 Rmp?

The structure is 591 ft (180.2 m) long with a longest span of 173 ft (52.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns I-196 EB M-21 over CSX RR & I-196 Rmp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.