US Bridges

I-94 Bl (partello) over I-94

Fair

Calhoun County, Michigan · 3.8 MI E of I-69 · Structure no. 000000000001278

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
358 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,822
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 Bl (partello) over I-94 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-94 Bl (partello) over I-94 in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 3,822 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,098 by 2018. The structure is 358 ft (109.2 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 Bl (partello)
CrossesI-94
Location3.8 MI E of I-69
RouteInterstate 94
CountyCalhoun County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.28256, -84.92782
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJune 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length358 ft (109.2 m)
Longest span112 ft (34 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,822 (2007)
Projected traffic5,098 by 2018
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Bl (partello) over I-94 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is I-94 Bl (partello) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-94 Bl (partello) over I-94 carry?

About 3,822 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-94 Bl (partello) over I-94?

The structure is 358 ft (109.2 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 Bl (partello) over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.