I-196 WB over I-196BL (byron Rd)
FairOttawa County, Michigan · E Limits of Zeeland · Structure no. 000000000008746
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 171 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,652
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-196 WB over I-196BL (byron Rd) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-196 WB over I-196BL (byron Rd) 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 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-196 WB over I-196BL (byron Rd) built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-196 WB over I-196BL (byron Rd) 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 I-196BL (byron Rd) carry?
About 12,652 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is I-196 WB over I-196BL (byron Rd)?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I-196 WB over I-196BL (byron Rd)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.