I-196 Bl (n Shore) over I-196 & Us-31

Fair Condition63 years old8,400 vehicles/day

Location

StateMichigan
CountyAllegan
Location0.5 Mi N Of Van Buren Col
CarriesI-196 Bl (n Shore)
CrossesI-196 & Us-31
Coordinates42.42652, -86.25227

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length225.4 ft (68.7 m)
Max Span79.7 ft (24.3 m)
Deck Width36.7 ft (11.2 m)
Deck Area769.4 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1963 (reconstructed 2014)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic8,400 (2014)
Truck Traffic26%
Lanes On Bridge2
Lanes Under Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection523
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000000106

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