US Bridges

I-94 Bl EB over I-94

Fair

Kalamazoo County, Michigan · @ I-94 Bl · Structure no. 000000000004581

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
207 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,921
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 Bl EB over I-94 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 Bl EB 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 3,921 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,156 by 2018. The structure is 207 ft (63.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-94 Bl EB
CrossesI-94
Location@ I-94 Bl
RouteInterstate 94
CountyKalamazoo County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.26856, -85.51583
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,921 (2007)
Projected traffic4,156 by 2018
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$79,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-94 Bl EB over I-94 built?

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

What condition is I-94 Bl EB 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 I-94 Bl EB over I-94 carry?

About 3,921 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-94 Bl EB over I-94?

The structure is 207 ft (63.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 Bl EB over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.