US Bridges

I-196 SB over 20 TH Ave (CR380)

Good

Van Buren County, Michigan · 1.8 MI SW of M-140 · Structure no. 000000000010689

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,151
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-196 SB over 20 TH Ave (CR380) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-196 SB over 20 TH Ave (CR380) in Van Buren County, Michigan. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 10,151 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,914 by 2031. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-196 SB
Crosses20 TH Ave (CR380)
Location1.8 MI SW of M-140
RouteInterstate 196
CountyVan Buren County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.34538, -86.28924
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,151 (2011)
Projected traffic11,914 by 2031
Trucks33%
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 SB over 20 TH Ave (CR380) built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-196 SB over 20 TH Ave (CR380) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-196 SB over 20 TH Ave (CR380) carry?

About 10,151 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is I-196 SB over 20 TH Ave (CR380)?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I-196 SB over 20 TH Ave (CR380)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.