US Bridges

I-196 WB over 32nd Ave

Fair

Ottawa County, Michigan · 1 MI S of Hudsonville · Structure no. 000000000008741

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,778
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-196 WB over 32nd Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-196 WB over 32nd Ave 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 27,778 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,700 by 2039. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 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 WB
Crosses32nd Ave
Location1 MI S of Hudsonville
RouteInterstate 196
CountyOttawa County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.84896, -85.86132
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,778 (2019)
Projected traffic15,700 by 2039
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 WB over 32nd Ave built?

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

What condition is I-196 WB over 32nd Ave 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 WB over 32nd Ave carry?

About 27,778 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-196 WB over 32nd Ave?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-196 WB over 32nd Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.