US Bridges

I-194 over Burnham ST

Fair

Calhoun County, Michigan · 2.8 MI N of I-94 · Structure no. 000000000001208

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,406
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-194 over Burnham ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-194 over Burnham ST in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 24,406 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,685 by 2018. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-194
CrossesBurnham ST
Location2.8 MI N of I-94
RouteInterstate 194
CountyCalhoun County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.30864, -85.18501
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.8 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,406 (2007)
Projected traffic27,685 by 2018
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 over Burnham ST built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-194 over Burnham ST 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 over Burnham ST carry?

About 24,406 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-194 over Burnham ST?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns I-194 over Burnham ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.