US Bridges

Ml Ave (miller Rd) over I-94

Fair

Kalamazoo County, Michigan · 7.0 MI E of US-131 · Structure no. 000000000004580

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
263 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,557
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ml Ave (miller Rd) over I-94 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ml Ave (miller Rd) over I-94 in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 5 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 5,557 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2015. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMl Ave (miller Rd)
CrossesI-94
Location7.0 MI E of US-131
RouteCounty Highway 2005
CountyKalamazoo County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.26664, -85.5195
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,557 (1995)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2015
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ml Ave (miller Rd) over I-94 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ml Ave (miller Rd) 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 Ml Ave (miller Rd) over I-94 carry?

About 5,557 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ml Ave (miller Rd) over I-94?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ml Ave (miller Rd) over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.