I-194 over Fountain Street
FairCalhoun County, Michigan · 3.3 MI N of I-94 · Structure no. 000000000001210
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 139 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,000
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-194 over Fountain Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-194 over Fountain Street in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2033. The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-194 over Fountain Street built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is I-194 over Fountain Street 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 Fountain Street carry?
About 21,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is I-194 over Fountain Street?
The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.
Who owns I-194 over Fountain Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.