US Bridges

44th ST over I-196

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · In Grandville · Structure no. 000000000004836

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,200
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

44th ST over I-196 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 44th ST over I-196 in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1972, 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 24,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22,000 by 2010. The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries44th ST
CrossesI-196
LocationIn Grandville
RouteCounty Highway 2001
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.88501, -85.777
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.8 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length240 ft (73.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.2 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,200 (1988)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2010
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 44th ST over I-196 built?

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

What condition is 44th ST 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 44th ST over I-196 carry?

About 24,200 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is 44th ST over I-196?

The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns 44th ST over I-196?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.