US Bridges

I-94 Bl (28 Mile) over I-94

Fair

Calhoun County, Michigan · 2.0 MI W of Jackson Col · Structure no. 000000000001285

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
254 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,892
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 Bl (28 Mile) over I-94 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-94 Bl (28 Mile) over I-94 in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 7,892 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,493 by 2018. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-94 Bl (28 Mile)
CrossesI-94
Location2.0 MI W of Jackson Col
RouteInterstate 94
CountyCalhoun County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.26408, -84.75637
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,892 (2007)
Projected traffic9,493 by 2018
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 (28 Mile) over I-94 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-94 Bl (28 Mile) 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 (28 Mile) over I-94 carry?

About 7,892 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-94 Bl (28 Mile) over I-94?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 Bl (28 Mile) over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.