US Bridges

F Drive North over I-94

Fair

Calhoun County, Michigan · 1.0 MI W of I-94 Bl · Structure no. 000000000001267

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
175 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

F Drive North over I-94 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying F Drive North over I-94 in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 65 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks. The structure is 175 ft (53.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesF Drive North
CrossesI-94
Location1.0 MI W of I-94 Bl
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalhoun County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.29166, -85.10833
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length175 ft (53.2 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was F Drive North over I-94 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is F Drive North over I-94 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 F Drive North over I-94 carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is F Drive North over I-94?

The structure is 175 ft (53.2 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns F Drive North over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.