US Bridges

I-196 WB over 36th ST

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · In Grandville · Structure no. 000000000004837

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,832
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-196 WB over 36th ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-196 WB over 36th ST in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 5 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 22,832 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,000 by 2025. The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-196 WB
Crosses36th ST
LocationIn Grandville
RouteInterstate 196
Coordinates42.89976, -85.78113
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,832 (2007)
Projected traffic57,000 by 2025
Trucks10%
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 WB over 36th ST built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is I-196 WB over 36th ST 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 WB over 36th ST carry?

About 22,832 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-196 WB over 36th ST?

The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns I-196 WB over 36th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.