US Bridges

M-6 EB Ramp D over I-196 WB Ramp C

Good

Ottawa County, Michigan · Georgetown Twp Sec 35 · Structure no. 000000000012937

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel
Length
228 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2001 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-6 EB Ramp D over I-196 WB Ramp C is a steel box beam or girders - single or spread carrying M-6 EB Ramp D over I-196 WB Ramp C in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2015. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesM-6 EB Ramp D
CrossesI-196 WB Ramp C
LocationGeorgetown Twp Sec 35
RouteState Highway 6
Coordinates42.86013, -85.81651
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating72.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2001)
Projected traffic700 by 2015
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 EB Ramp D over I-196 WB Ramp C built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-6 EB Ramp D over I-196 WB Ramp C 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 EB Ramp D over I-196 WB Ramp C carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.