I-196 WB over M-11
FairKent County, Michigan · In Grandville · Structure no. 000000000004814
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 156 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 47,200
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-196 WB over M-11 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-196 WB over M-11 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 47,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,150 by 2035. The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long and 43 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-196 WB over M-11 built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-196 WB over M-11 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does I-196 WB over M-11 carry?
About 47,200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is I-196 WB over M-11?
The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-196 WB over M-11?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.