US Bridges

I-94 over Norfolk Southern

Good

Kalamazoo County, Michigan · 4.8 MI E of US-131 · Structure no. 000000000004570

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
67,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 over Norfolk Southern is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 over Norfolk Southern in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 67,300 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,350 by 2040. The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long and 127 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-94
CrossesNorfolk Southern
Location4.8 MI E of US-131
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates42.25028, -85.54543
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length96 ft (29.2 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.6 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,300 (2020)
Projected traffic74,350 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-94 over Norfolk Southern built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-94 over Norfolk Southern in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does I-94 over Norfolk Southern carry?

About 67,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-94 over Norfolk Southern?

The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 over Norfolk Southern?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.