I-94 WB over Rice Creek
FairCalhoun County, Michigan · 4.0 MI E of I-69 · Structure no. 000000000001274
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 87 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,050
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-94 WB over Rice Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I-94 WB over Rice Creek 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 17,050 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,608 by 2035. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-94 WB over Rice Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is I-94 WB over Rice Creek 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does I-94 WB over Rice Creek carry?
About 17,050 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is I-94 WB over Rice Creek?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns I-94 WB over Rice Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.