US Bridges

I-196 EB over I-196 Bl(byron Road)

Fair

Ottawa County, Michigan · E Lts of Zeeland · Structure no. 000000000008735

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
178 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,652
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-196 EB over I-196 Bl(byron Road) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-196 EB over I-196 Bl(byron Road) 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 12,652 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,849 by 2018. The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-196 EB
CrossesI-196 Bl(byron Road)
LocationE Lts of Zeeland
RouteInterstate 196
CountyOttawa County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.81225, -85.98087
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.2 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,652 (2007)
Projected traffic16,849 by 2018
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-196 EB over I-196 Bl(byron Road) built?

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

What condition is I-196 EB over I-196 Bl(byron Road) 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 EB over I-196 Bl(byron Road) carry?

About 12,652 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-196 EB over I-196 Bl(byron Road)?

The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns I-196 EB over I-196 Bl(byron Road)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.