US Bridges

M-140 over I-196

Fair

Van Buren County, Michigan · At M-140 · Structure no. 000000000010696

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
387 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-140 over I-196 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-140 over I-196 in Van Buren County, Michigan. It was built in 1963, 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2034. The structure is 387 ft (117.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesM-140
CrossesI-196
LocationAt M-140
RouteState Highway 140
CountyVan Buren County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.36576, -86.26839
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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length387 ft (117.9 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2014)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2034
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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-140 over I-196 built?

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

What condition is M-140 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 M-140 over I-196 carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is M-140 over I-196?

The structure is 387 ft (117.9 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns M-140 over I-196?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.