US Bridges

I-94 Bl (stadium) over US-131

Fair

Kalamazoo County, Michigan · 2.3 MI N of I-94 · Structure no. 000000000004559

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
153 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36,361
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 Bl (stadium) over US-131 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 Bl (stadium) over US-131 in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 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 36,361 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,578 by 2032. The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long and 145 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-94 Bl (stadium)
CrossesUS-131
Location2.3 MI N of I-94
RouteInterstate 94
CountyKalamazoo County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.26859, -85.65356
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length153 ft (46.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width145 ft (44.3 m)
Roadway width122 ft (37.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,361 (2012)
Projected traffic40,578 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$363,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-94 Bl (stadium) over US-131 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-94 Bl (stadium) over US-131 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-94 Bl (stadium) over US-131 carry?

About 36,361 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is I-94 Bl (stadium) over US-131?

The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 145 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 Bl (stadium) over US-131?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.