US Bridges

I-94 EB over S Westnedge Ave

Good

Kalamazoo County, Michigan · 2.4 MI E of US-131 · Structure no. 000000000004575

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel
Length
258 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,000
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 EB over S Westnedge Ave is a steel box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-94 EB over S Westnedge Ave in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,080 by 2025. The structure is 258 ft (78.5 m) long and 67 ft wide.

CarriesI-94 EB
CrossesS Westnedge Ave
Location2.4 MI E of US-131
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates42.23675, -85.58953
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length258 ft (78.5 m)
Longest span255 ft (77.7 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2007)
Projected traffic35,080 by 2025
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 EB over S Westnedge Ave built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-94 EB over S Westnedge Ave 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-94 EB over S Westnedge Ave carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-94 EB over S Westnedge Ave?

The structure is 258 ft (78.5 m) long with a longest span of 255 ft (77.7 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 EB over S Westnedge Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.