US Bridges

I-196 WB M-21 over CSX RR

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · In Grandville · Structure no. 000000000004804

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,705
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-196 WB M-21 over CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-196 WB M-21 over CSX RR 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 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,527 by 2032. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-196 WB M-21
CrossesCSX RR
LocationIn Grandville
RouteInterstate 196
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.9066, -85.7798
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,705 (2007)
Projected traffic58,527 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 WB M-21 over CSX RR built?

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

What condition is I-196 WB M-21 over CSX RR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-196 WB M-21 over CSX RR carry?

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

How long is I-196 WB M-21 over CSX RR?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns I-196 WB M-21 over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.