US Bridges

I-196 over Rush Creek

Fair

Ottawa County, Michigan · 0.1 MI W of Kent CO Line · Structure no. 000000000008731

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,372
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-196 over Rush Creek is a steel culvert carrying I-196 over Rush Creek in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 35,372 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,999 by 2018. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long.

Location

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CarriesI-196
CrossesRush Creek
Location0.1 MI W of Kent CO Line
RouteInterstate 196
CountyOttawa County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.87616, -85.78356
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,372 (2007)
Projected traffic52,999 by 2018
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 I-196 over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-196 over Rush Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does I-196 over Rush Creek carry?

About 35,372 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-196 over Rush Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns I-196 over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.