US Bridges

M-6 WB Ramp C over I-196 EB

Good

Ottawa County, Michigan · Georgetown Twp Sec 34 · Structure no. 000000000012936

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
187 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,313
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-6 WB Ramp C over I-196 EB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-6 WB Ramp C over I-196 EB in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 16,313 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,100 by 2015. The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesM-6 WB Ramp C
CrossesI-196 EB
LocationGeorgetown Twp Sec 34
RouteState Highway 6
CountyOttawa County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.86198, -85.82024
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length187 ft (56.9 m)
Longest span177 ft (53.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,313 (2007)
Projected traffic19,100 by 2015
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 M-6 WB Ramp C over I-196 EB built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-6 WB Ramp C over I-196 EB 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does M-6 WB Ramp C over I-196 EB carry?

About 16,313 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is M-6 WB Ramp C over I-196 EB?

The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long with a longest span of 177 ft (53.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns M-6 WB Ramp C over I-196 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.