US Bridges

M-199 (26 Mile Rd) over I-94

FairPosted for load

Calhoun County, Michigan · 4.8 MI W of Jackson Col · Structure no. 000000000001283

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
227 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-199 (26 Mile Rd) over I-94 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying M-199 (26 Mile Rd) over I-94 in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 1960, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,403 by 2018. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesM-199 (26 Mile Rd)
CrossesI-94
Location4.8 MI W of Jackson Col
RouteState Highway 199
Coordinates42.28359, -84.80091
Functional classRural Minor 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.
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2011)
Projected traffic1,403 by 2018
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 M-199 (26 Mile Rd) over I-94 built?

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

What condition is M-199 (26 Mile Rd) 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 2024.

How much traffic does M-199 (26 Mile Rd) over I-94 carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is M-199 (26 Mile Rd) over I-94?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns M-199 (26 Mile Rd) over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.