US Bridges

8th Ave over I-196

Fair

Ottawa County, Michigan · 1 MI W of Kent CO Line · Structure no. 000000000008744

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
279 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

8th Ave over I-196 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 8th 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,565 by 2016. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries8th Ave
CrossesI-196
Location1 MI W of Kent CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOttawa County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.86594, -85.80187
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 inspectionJune 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (1996)
Projected traffic3,565 by 2016
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 8th Ave over I-196 built?

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

What condition is 8th 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 8th Ave over I-196 carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 8th Ave over I-196?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns 8th Ave over I-196?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.