US Bridges

I-94 WB over Gtw RR

Fair

Calhoun County, Michigan · 0.5 MI E of Kalamazoo Col · Structure no. 000000000001247

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,098
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 WB over Gtw RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 WB over Gtw RR in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 24,098 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,141 by 2018. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-94 WB
CrossesGtw RR
Location0.5 MI E of Kalamazoo Col
RouteInterstate 94
CountyCalhoun County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.27105, -85.28691
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,098 (2007)
Projected traffic33,141 by 2018
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-94 WB over Gtw RR built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-94 WB over Gtw RR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-94 WB over Gtw RR carry?

About 24,098 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I-94 WB over Gtw RR?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 WB over Gtw RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.