US Bridges

I-94 WB over Gtw RR

Good

Kalamazoo County, Michigan · 5.7 MI E of US-131 · Structure no. 000000000004573

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,650
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 WB over Gtw RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 WB over Gtw RR 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 33,650 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,175 by 2040. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-94 WB
CrossesGtw RR
Location5.7 MI E of US-131
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates42.25391, -85.53883
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.6 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,650 (2020)
Projected traffic37,175 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-94 WB over Gtw RR built?

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

What condition is I-94 WB over Gtw RR 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 WB over Gtw RR carry?

About 33,650 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-94 WB over Gtw RR?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.6 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 WB over Gtw RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.