US Bridges

Michigan Ave over I-94

Fair

Jackson County, Michigan · 4.3 MI E of M-99 · Structure no. 000000000004428

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,975
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Michigan Ave over I-94 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Michigan Ave over I-94 in Jackson County, Michigan. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 2,975 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,287 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64.1 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMichigan Ave
CrossesI-94
Location4.3 MI E of M-99
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJackson County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.26593, -84.62012
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 4 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length210 ft (64.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,975 (2022)
Projected traffic3,287 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Michigan Ave over I-94 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Michigan Ave 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Michigan Ave over I-94 carry?

About 2,975 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Michigan Ave over I-94?

The structure is 210 ft (64.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Michigan Ave over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.