US Bridges

I-94 WB over Grand Elk Rr&portage Crk

Fair

Kalamazoo County, Michigan · 3.0 MI E of US-131 · Structure no. 000000000004574

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
218 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34,630
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 WB over Grand Elk Rr&portage Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-94 WB over Grand Elk Rr&portage Crk in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 34,630 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,465 by 2025. The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-94 WB
CrossesGrand Elk Rr&portage Crk
Location3.0 MI E of US-131
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates42.23758, -85.57928
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length218 ft (66.3 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,630 (2007)
Projected traffic42,465 by 2025
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-94 WB over Grand Elk Rr&portage Crk built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-94 WB over Grand Elk Rr&portage Crk 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 WB over Grand Elk Rr&portage Crk carry?

About 34,630 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-94 WB over Grand Elk Rr&portage Crk?

The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 WB over Grand Elk Rr&portage Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.