US Bridges

I-196 WB over 96th Ave

Fair

Ottawa County, Michigan · 1.5 MI N of Allegan Col · Structure no. 000000000008745

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

About this bridge

I-196 WB over 96th Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-196 WB over 96th 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 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 12,652 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,849 by 2018. The structure is 117 ft (35.8 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
Crosses96th Ave
Location1.5 MI N of Allegan Col
RouteInterstate 196
CountyOttawa County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.79218, -86.01852
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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length117 ft (35.8 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,652 (2007)
Projected traffic16,849 by 2018
Trucks17%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$59,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-196 WB over 96th Ave built?

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

What condition is I-196 WB over 96th 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 96th Ave carry?

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

How long is I-196 WB over 96th Ave?

The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-196 WB over 96th Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.