US Bridges

Kenowa Ave over I-196

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · W Lts of Wyoming · Structure no. 000000000004835

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
354 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,443
1997 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kenowa Ave over I-196 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kenowa Ave over I-196 in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 53 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 5,443 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 1977. The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKenowa Ave
CrossesI-196
LocationW Lts of Wyoming
RouteCity Street 2001
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.87742, -85.78227
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionAugust 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length354 ft (107.9 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,443 (1997)
Projected traffic250 by 1977
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Kenowa Ave over I-196 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Kenowa Ave over I-196 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 Kenowa Ave over I-196 carry?

About 5,443 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kenowa Ave over I-196?

The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Kenowa Ave over I-196?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.