US Bridges

M-294 (beadle Lk) over Kalamazoo River

Fair

Calhoun County, Michigan · 1.2 MI N of I-94 · Structure no. 000000000001316

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,395
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-294 (beadle Lk) over Kalamazoo River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying M-294 (beadle Lk) over Kalamazoo River in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 8,395 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,999 by 2018. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesM-294 (beadle Lk)
CrossesKalamazoo River
Location1.2 MI N of I-94
RouteState Highway 294
CountyCalhoun County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.29736, -85.168
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,395 (2007)
Projected traffic7,999 by 2018
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M-294 (beadle Lk) over Kalamazoo River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-294 (beadle Lk) 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does M-294 (beadle Lk) over Kalamazoo River carry?

About 8,395 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is M-294 (beadle Lk) over Kalamazoo River?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns M-294 (beadle Lk) over Kalamazoo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.