US Bridges

Adams RD over I-196

Fair

Ottawa County, Michigan · 1 MI E of Holland · Structure no. 000000000008732

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,100
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adams RD over I-196 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Adams RD over I-196 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 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 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,850 by 1977. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 58 ft wide.

CarriesAdams RD
CrossesI-196
Location1 MI E of Holland
RouteCounty Highway 7004
Coordinates42.78342, -86.02681
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,100 (1995)
Projected traffic1,850 by 1977
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$249,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Adams RD over I-196 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Adams RD over I-196 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Adams RD over I-196 carry?

About 9,100 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Adams RD over I-196?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Adams RD over I-196?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.