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I-94 Bl (dickman) over Gtw RR

Fair

Calhoun County, Michigan · In Springfield · Structure no. 000000000001292

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,057
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 Bl (dickman) over Gtw RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 Bl (dickman) over Gtw RR in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 83 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 18,057 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,801 by 2018. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-94 Bl (dickman)
CrossesGtw RR
LocationIn Springfield
RouteInterstate 94
CountyCalhoun County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.31937, -85.2533
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,057 (2007)
Projected traffic22,801 by 2018
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 (dickman) over Gtw RR built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is I-94 Bl (dickman) over Gtw RR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-94 Bl (dickman) over Gtw RR carry?

About 18,057 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-94 Bl (dickman) over Gtw RR?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 Bl (dickman) over Gtw RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.