Ramp over WB I-196 over I-196 WB
FairKent County, Michigan · In Grand Rapids · Structure no. 000000000004821
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,900
- 1982 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ramp over WB I-196 over I-196 WB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp over WB I-196 over I-196 WB in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,935 by 2002. The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long and 29 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ramp over WB I-196 over I-196 WB built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ramp over WB I-196 over I-196 WB 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Ramp over WB I-196 over I-196 WB carry?
About 6,900 vehicles per day (1982 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ramp over WB I-196 over I-196 WB?
The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Ramp over WB I-196 over I-196 WB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.