US Bridges

I-196 WB over 22nd Ave

Good

Ottawa County, Michigan · 2.2 MI N of Jamestown · Structure no. 000000000008743

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,778
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-196 WB over 22nd Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-196 WB over 22nd Ave in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 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 27,778 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,700 by 2039. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-196 WB
Crosses22nd Ave
Location2.2 MI N of Jamestown
RouteInterstate 196
Coordinates42.85843, -85.83636
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.5 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,778 (2019)
Projected traffic15,700 by 2039
Trucks13%
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 WB over 22nd Ave built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is I-196 WB over 22nd 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 WB over 22nd Ave carry?

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

How long is I-196 WB over 22nd Ave?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I-196 WB over 22nd Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.