I-196BL WB over Black River

Fair Condition96 years old14,315 vehicles/day

Location

StateMichigan
CountyOttawa
Location0.8 Mi NE Of Us-31
CarriesI-196BL WB
CrossesBlack River
Coordinates42.80170, -86.06652

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length179.8 ft (54.8 m)
Max Span60.0 ft (18.3 m)
Deck Width46.6 ft (14.2 m)
Deck Area778.2 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1930 (reconstructed 1997)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic14,315 (2007)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection823
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000008707

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