US Bridges

196 TH Ave over Beaver Drain

Fair

Oceana County, Michigan · 4.5 MI SE of Walkerville · Structure no. 000000000008377

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

196 TH Ave over Beaver Drain is a concrete tee beam carrying 196 TH Ave over Beaver Drain in Oceana County, Michigan. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,400 by 2024. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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Carries196 TH Ave
CrossesBeaver Drain
Location4.5 MI SE of Walkerville
RouteCounty Highway 6491
CountyOceana County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.67774, -86.06718
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2004)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2024
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 196 TH Ave over Beaver Drain built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is 196 TH Ave over Beaver Drain 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 196 TH Ave over Beaver Drain carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is 196 TH Ave over Beaver Drain?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 196 TH Ave over Beaver Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.