US Bridges

Sprinkle Road over I-94

Fair

Kalamazoo County, Michigan · 6.2 MI E of US-131 · Structure no. 000000000004579

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
229 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,500
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sprinkle Road over I-94 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sprinkle Road over I-94 in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 27,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,625 by 2030. The structure is 229 ft (69.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSprinkle Road
CrossesI-94
Location6.2 MI E of US-131
RouteInterstate 94
CountyKalamazoo County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.25928, -85.53079
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length229 ft (69.9 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.8 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,500 (2010)
Projected traffic31,625 by 2030
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Sprinkle Road over I-94 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sprinkle Road 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 Sprinkle Road over I-94 carry?

About 27,500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sprinkle Road over I-94?

The structure is 229 ft (69.9 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Sprinkle Road over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.