US Bridges

I-94 Bl (dickman) over Kalamazoo River

Fair

Calhoun County, Michigan · 0.1 MI W of I-194 · Structure no. 000000000001291

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
114 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
11,158
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 Bl (dickman) over Kalamazoo River is a steel culvert carrying I-94 Bl (dickman) over Kalamazoo River in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 6 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 11,158 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,660 by 2018. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-94 Bl (dickman)
CrossesKalamazoo River
Location0.1 MI W of I-194
RouteInterstate 94
CountyCalhoun County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.31187, -85.18544
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,158 (2007)
Projected traffic14,660 by 2018
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-94 Bl (dickman) over Kalamazoo River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-94 Bl (dickman) over Kalamazoo River 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does I-94 Bl (dickman) over Kalamazoo River carry?

About 11,158 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-94 Bl (dickman) over Kalamazoo River?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns I-94 Bl (dickman) over Kalamazoo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.