US Bridges

I-196 WB M-21 over Service RD

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · NE Limits of Grandville · Structure no. 000000000004834

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35,357
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-196 WB M-21 over Service RD is a concrete slab carrying I-196 WB M-21 over Service RD 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 35,357 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,661 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-196 WB M-21
CrossesService RD
LocationNE Limits of Grandville
RouteInterstate 196
Coordinates42.9277, -85.74425
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,357 (2018)
Projected traffic40,661 by 2038
Trucks12%
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 WB M-21 over Service RD built?

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

What condition is I-196 WB M-21 over Service RD 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 WB M-21 over Service RD carry?

About 35,357 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-196 WB M-21 over Service RD?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I-196 WB M-21 over Service RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.