I-196BL WB over Black River
FairOttawa County, Michigan · 0.8 MI NE of US-31 · Structure no. 000000000008707
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,315
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-196BL WB over Black River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-196BL WB over Black River in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 95 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 14,315 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,976 by 2018. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-196BL WB over Black River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is I-196BL WB over Black River 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 I-196BL WB over Black River carry?
About 14,315 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is I-196BL WB over Black River?
The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns I-196BL WB over Black River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.