US Bridges

35th Street over I-94

Fair

Kalamazoo County, Michigan · 4.2 MI E of I-94 Bl · Structure no. 000000000004582

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
191 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

35th Street over I-94 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 35th Street over I-94 in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 74 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,500 by 2033. The structure is 191 ft (58.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries35th Street
CrossesI-94
Location4.2 MI E of I-94 Bl
RouteCounty Highway 3975
Coordinates42.2738, -85.42873
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length191 ft (58.3 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2013)
Projected traffic14,500 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 35th Street over I-94 built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is 35th Street 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 35th Street over I-94 carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 35th Street over I-94?

The structure is 191 ft (58.3 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 35th Street over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.