US Bridges

I-196 W Rmp to M11 over I-196 EB

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · In Grandville (I-196 Eb) · Structure no. 000000000004816

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
291 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-196 W Rmp to M11 over I-196 EB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-196 W Rmp to M11 over I-196 EB 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 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,610 by 2032. The structure is 291 ft (88.8 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-196 W Rmp to M11
CrossesI-196 EB
LocationIn Grandville (I-196 Eb)
RouteInterstate 196
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.91718, -85.76255
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length291 ft (88.8 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2012)
Projected traffic1,610 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$93,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-196 W Rmp to M11 over I-196 EB built?

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

What condition is I-196 W Rmp to M11 over I-196 EB 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 W Rmp to M11 over I-196 EB carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-196 W Rmp to M11 over I-196 EB?

The structure is 291 ft (88.8 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns I-196 W Rmp to M11 over I-196 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.