US Bridges

I-196 NB over 32 Nd Ave (CR378)

Fair

Van Buren County, Michigan · 5.2 MI NE of Berrien Col · Structure no. 000000000010686

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,400
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-196 NB over 32 Nd Ave (CR378) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-196 NB over 32 Nd Ave (CR378) in Van Buren County, Michigan. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 17,400 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,200 by 2034. The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-196 NB
Crosses32 Nd Ave (CR378)
Location5.2 MI NE of Berrien Col
RouteInterstate 196
CountyVan Buren County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.30165, -86.30862
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length110 ft (33.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,400 (2014)
Projected traffic20,200 by 2034
Trucks26%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-196 NB over 32 Nd Ave (CR378) built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is I-196 NB over 32 Nd Ave (CR378) 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 I-196 NB over 32 Nd Ave (CR378) carry?

About 17,400 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I-196 NB over 32 Nd Ave (CR378)?

The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-196 NB over 32 Nd Ave (CR378)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.