I-196 M-21 WB over Valley Ave & Garfield
PoorKent County, Michigan · In Grand Rapids · Structure no. 000000000004828
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 214 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,289
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-196 M-21 WB over Valley Ave & Garfield is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-196 M-21 WB over Valley Ave & Garfield in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 20,289 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,363 by 2018. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 56 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-196 M-21 WB over Valley Ave & Garfield built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is I-196 M-21 WB over Valley Ave & Garfield in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does I-196 M-21 WB over Valley Ave & Garfield carry?
About 20,289 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is I-196 M-21 WB over Valley Ave & Garfield?
The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns I-196 M-21 WB over Valley Ave & Garfield?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.