I-196 M-21 WB over Conrail (no Tracks)(abn)
PoorKent County, Michigan · In Wyoming · Structure no. 000000000004807
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 317 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 57,075
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-196 M-21 WB over Conrail (no Tracks)(abn) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-196 M-21 WB over Conrail (no Tracks)(abn) in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 57,075 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,650 by 2035. The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 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 Conrail (no Tracks)(abn) built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is I-196 M-21 WB over Conrail (no Tracks)(abn) in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does I-196 M-21 WB over Conrail (no Tracks)(abn) carry?
About 57,075 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is I-196 M-21 WB over Conrail (no Tracks)(abn)?
The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns I-196 M-21 WB over Conrail (no Tracks)(abn)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.