US Bridges

Lovers Lane over I-94

Fair

Kalamazoo County, Michigan · 3.2 MI E of US-131 · Structure no. 000000000004577

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
177 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,767
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lovers Lane over I-94 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lovers Lane over I-94 in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 11,767 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,500 by 2025. The structure is 177 ft (53.8 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLovers Lane
CrossesI-94
Location3.2 MI E of US-131
RouteCity Street 2005
CountyKalamazoo County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.23876, -85.57485
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length177 ft (53.8 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.9 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,767 (1995)
Projected traffic28,500 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Lovers Lane over I-94 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lovers Lane over I-94 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 Lovers Lane over I-94 carry?

About 11,767 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lovers Lane over I-94?

The structure is 177 ft (53.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Lovers Lane over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.