US Bridges

I-196 EB over M-11

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · In Grandville (M-11 28th · Structure no. 000000000004815

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 EB over M-11 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-196 EB 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 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-196 EB
CrossesM-11
LocationIn Grandville (M-11 28th
RouteInterstate 196
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.91429, -85.76504
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length156 ft (47.7 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,200 (2015)
Projected traffic52,150 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 M-11 built?

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

What condition is I-196 EB 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 EB over M-11 carry?

About 47,200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-196 EB 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 48 ft wide.

Who owns I-196 EB over M-11?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.