US Bridges

Verona Road over I-94

Fair

Calhoun County, Michigan · 2.6 MI E of I-94 Bl · Structure no. 000000000001270

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
414 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Verona Road over I-94 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Verona Road over I-94 in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,450 by 2028. The structure is 414 ft (126.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesVerona Road
CrossesI-94
Location2.6 MI E of I-94 Bl
RouteCounty Highway 1370
CountyCalhoun County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.29744, -85.03254
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length414 ft (126.2 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2008)
Projected traffic3,450 by 2028
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Verona Road over I-94 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Verona Road 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 Verona Road over I-94 carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Verona Road over I-94?

The structure is 414 ft (126.2 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Verona Road over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.