US Bridges

88th Ave over I-196

Fair

Ottawa County, Michigan · 2.9 MI NE of Allegan Col · Structure no. 000000000008734

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
258 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

88th Ave over I-196 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 88th Ave 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,840 by 2016. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries88th Ave
CrossesI-196
Location2.9 MI NE of Allegan Col
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOttawa County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.79688, -85.99983
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (1996)
Projected traffic1,840 by 2016
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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$177,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 88th Ave over I-196 built?

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

What condition is 88th Ave 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 88th Ave over I-196 carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 88th Ave over I-196?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns 88th Ave over I-196?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.