I-196 NB over Kal-Haven Trl & Black Rv
FairVan Buren County, Michigan · 0.3 MI S of Allegan Col · Structure no. 000000000010691
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 338 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,650
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-196 NB over Kal-Haven Trl & Black Rv is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-196 NB over Kal-Haven Trl & Black Rv in Van Buren County, Michigan. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 10,650 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,248 by 2034. The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-196 NB over Kal-Haven Trl & Black Rv built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is I-196 NB over Kal-Haven Trl & Black Rv 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does I-196 NB over Kal-Haven Trl & Black Rv carry?
About 10,650 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is I-196 NB over Kal-Haven Trl & Black Rv?
The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns I-196 NB over Kal-Haven Trl & Black Rv?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.