US-31 over I-196 Bl
FairOttawa County, Michigan · 1.0 MI E Holland · Structure no. 000000000008705
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 192 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35,990
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-31 over I-196 Bl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-31 over I-196 Bl in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 35,990 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,202 by 2018. The structure is 192 ft (58.4 m) long and 123 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-31 over I-196 Bl built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-31 over I-196 Bl 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 2023.
How much traffic does US-31 over I-196 Bl carry?
About 35,990 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US-31 over I-196 Bl?
The structure is 192 ft (58.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.
Who owns US-31 over I-196 Bl?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.