US Bridges

I-94 Bl (e Mich) over Mdot RR Corridor

Fair

Calhoun County, Michigan · 0.2 MI E M-96 (columbia) · Structure no. 000000000001212

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,099
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 Bl (e Mich) over Mdot RR Corridor is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 Bl (e Mich) over Mdot RR Corridor in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 6 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 13,099 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2029. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-94 Bl (e Mich)
CrossesMdot RR Corridor
Location0.2 MI E M-96 (columbia)
RouteInterstate 94
CountyCalhoun County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.31087, -85.13708
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,099 (2007)
Projected traffic5,800 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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-94 Bl (e Mich) over Mdot RR Corridor built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-94 Bl (e Mich) over Mdot RR Corridor 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-94 Bl (e Mich) over Mdot RR Corridor carry?

About 13,099 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is I-94 Bl (e Mich) over Mdot RR Corridor?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 Bl (e Mich) over Mdot RR Corridor?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.