US Bridges

EB I-196 on Ramp over Buck Creek

Good

Kent County, Michigan · I-196 M-21 Interchange · Structure no. 000000000013323

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB I-196 on Ramp over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB I-196 on Ramp over Buck Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEB I-196 on Ramp
CrossesBuck Creek
LocationI-196 M-21 Interchange
RouteInterstate 196
Coordinates42.90828, -85.77513
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic11,098 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was EB I-196 on Ramp over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is EB I-196 on Ramp over Buck Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does EB I-196 on Ramp over Buck Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is EB I-196 on Ramp over Buck Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns EB I-196 on Ramp over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.