US Bridges

Capital Ave over I-94

Good

Calhoun County, Michigan · 5.0 MI E of Kalamazoo Col · Structure no. 000000000001251

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
188 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,778
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Capital Ave over I-94 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Capital Ave over I-94 in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,778 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCapital Ave
CrossesI-94
Location5.0 MI E of Kalamazoo Col
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCalhoun County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.26184, -85.19859
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,778 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Capital Ave over I-94 built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Capital Ave over I-94 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Capital Ave over I-94 carry?

About 11,778 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Capital Ave over I-94?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Capital Ave over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.