I-196 EB M-21 over Grand River

Fair Condition62 years old45,200 vehicles/day

Location

StateMichigan
CountyKent
LocationIn Grand Rapids
CarriesI-196 EB M-21
CrossesGrand River
Coordinates42.97224, -85.67378

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck8 (Very Good)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length606.0 ft (184.7 m)
Max Span115.8 ft (35.3 m)
Deck Width57.7 ft (17.6 m)
Deck Area3250.7 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1964 (reconstructed 2021)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic45,200 (2019)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000004769

Nearby Bridges

I-196 WB over Gd R I-296 Scrb Trn Monr 0.0 mi Poor I-196 EB M-21 over Monroe 0.1 mi Fair Scribner AVE over I-196 EB 0.1 mi Fair I-196 W To I-296 N over Scribner AVE 0.1 mi Fair I-196 & Ramp G over Gtw Rr (abn) 0.1 mi Good Bridge Street over Grand River 0.1 mi Good I-196 WB To I-296S over I-196 EB 0.1 mi Fair I-296 WB (us-131s) over I-196 EB M-21 0.2 mi Fair I-196 WB Ramp over Ottawa AVE & Ramp A 0.2 mi Good I-196 M-21 WB over Ottawa AVE & Ramp A 0.2 mi Fair