US Bridges

I-196 EB over Chicago Drive

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · In Grandville · Structure no. 000000000004812

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,705
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-196 EB over Chicago Drive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-196 EB over Chicago Drive in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 31,705 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,727 by 2018. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-196 EB
CrossesChicago Drive
LocationIn Grandville
RouteInterstate 196
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.90491, -85.77984
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,705 (2007)
Projected traffic33,727 by 2018
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 over Chicago Drive built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-196 EB over Chicago Drive 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-196 EB over Chicago Drive carry?

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

How long is I-196 EB over Chicago Drive?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns I-196 EB over Chicago Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.