US Bridges

I-196 EB over 48th Ave

Good

Ottawa County, Michigan · 4.4 MI NE of I 96 Bl · Structure no. 000000000008738

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,999
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-196 EB over 48th Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-196 EB over 48th Ave in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,999 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,239 by 2018. The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-196 EB
Crosses48th Ave
Location4.4 MI NE of I 96 Bl
RouteInterstate 196
CountyOttawa County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.83527, -85.90057
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,999 (2007)
Projected traffic21,239 by 2018
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
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 48th Ave built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-196 EB over 48th Ave in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does I-196 EB over 48th Ave carry?

About 15,999 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-196 EB over 48th Ave?

The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-196 EB over 48th Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.