US Bridges

I-94 Bl EB over I-69

Fair

Calhoun County, Michigan · 2.0 MI S of I-94 · Structure no. 000000000001239

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
280 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,636
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 Bl EB over I-69 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 Bl EB over I-69 in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 57 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 18,636 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,925 by 2035. The structure is 280 ft (85.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-94 Bl EB
CrossesI-69
Location2.0 MI S of I-94
RouteInterstate 94
CountyCalhoun County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.27019, -84.99069
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.4 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,636 (2015)
Projected traffic21,925 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 EB over I-69 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is I-94 Bl EB over I-69 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-94 Bl EB over I-69 carry?

About 18,636 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is I-94 Bl EB over I-69?

The structure is 280 ft (85.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 Bl EB over I-69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.