I-196 WB over Black River
FairOttawa County, Michigan · 2 MI E of Zeeland · Structure no. 000000000008725
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,038
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-196 WB over Black River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-196 WB over Black River in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1972, 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 26,038 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,875 by 2041. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 44 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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. |
| 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-196 WB over Black River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-196 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does I-196 WB over Black River carry?
About 26,038 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is I-196 WB over Black River?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I-196 WB over Black River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.