I-196 M-21 EB over Valley AVE & Garfield

Poor Condition62 years old20,289 vehicles/day

Location

StateMichigan
CountyKent
LocationIn Grand Rapids
CarriesI-196 M-21 EB
CrossesValley AVE & Garfield
Coordinates42.97196, -85.69813

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck4 (Poor)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length216.9 ft (66.1 m)
Max Span64.0 ft (19.5 m)
Deck Width44.0 ft (13.4 m)
Deck Area885.7 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1964 (reconstructed 1997)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic20,289 (2007)
Truck Traffic8%
Lanes On Bridge2
Lanes Under Bridge7

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection924
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000004827

Nearby Bridges

I-196 M-21 WB over Valley AVE & Garfield 0.0 mi Poor I-196 M-21 EB over Bridge ST 0.1 mi Poor I-196 M-21 WB over Bridge ST 0.1 mi Poor I-196 M-21 EB over Lane AVE 0.3 mi Good I-196 M-21 WB over Lane AVE 0.3 mi Fair I-196 EB over M-45wb Ramp To I-196WB 0.5 mi Fair I-196 EB over M-45 0.6 mi Fair M-45 Lake Mich Drv over I-196 WB 0.6 mi Fair I-196 M-21 WB over Stocking AVE 0.6 mi Fair I-196 M-21 EB over Stocking AVE 0.6 mi Fair