US Bridges

44 TH Ave (CR376) over I-196

Fair

Van Buren County, Michigan · 1.0 MI NE of Berrien Col · Structure no. 000000000010685

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

44 TH Ave (CR376) over I-196 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 44 TH Ave (CR376) over I-196 in Van Buren County, Michigan. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 62 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 5 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 518 by 2030. The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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Carries44 TH Ave (CR376)
CrossesI-196
Location1.0 MI NE of Berrien Col
RouteCounty Highway 8050
CountyVan Buren County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.25766, -86.33566
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length222 ft (67.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2010)
Projected traffic518 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 44 TH Ave (CR376) over I-196 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is 44 TH Ave (CR376) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 44 TH Ave (CR376) over I-196 carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 44 TH Ave (CR376) over I-196?

The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 44 TH Ave (CR376) over I-196?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.