US Bridges

I-196 M-21 WB over Lane Ave

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · In Grand Rapids (lane Av) · Structure no. 000000000004830

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,318
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-196 M-21 WB over Lane Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-196 M-21 WB over Lane Ave in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 27,318 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,932 by 2018. The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-196 M-21 WB
CrossesLane Ave
LocationIn Grand Rapids (lane Av)
RouteInterstate 196
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.97272, -85.69259
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length126 ft (38.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,318 (2007)
Projected traffic39,932 by 2018
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 M-21 WB over Lane Ave built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is I-196 M-21 WB over Lane Ave 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-196 M-21 WB over Lane Ave carry?

About 27,318 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-196 M-21 WB over Lane Ave?

The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-196 M-21 WB over Lane Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.