US Bridges

I-194 SB over Golden Ave

Fair

Calhoun County, Michigan · 1.7 MI N of I-94 · Structure no. 000000000001206

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,141
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-194 SB over Golden Ave is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-194 SB over Golden Ave in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 13,141 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,357 by 2018. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-194 SB
CrossesGolden Ave
Location1.7 MI N of I-94
RouteInterstate 194
CountyCalhoun County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.29375, -85.17914
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,141 (2007)
Projected traffic14,357 by 2018
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-194 SB over Golden Ave built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-194 SB over Golden Ave 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-194 SB over Golden Ave carry?

About 13,141 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-194 SB over Golden Ave?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I-194 SB over Golden Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.