US Bridges

4 TH Street over I-94

Fair

Kalamazoo County, Michigan · 2.1 MI E of Van Buren Col · Structure no. 000000000004588

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
259 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,111
1997 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

4 TH Street over I-94 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 4 TH Street over I-94 in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,111 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2015. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries4 TH Street
CrossesI-94
Location2.1 MI E of Van Buren Col
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.2279, -85.72573
Functional classRural 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 rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,111 (1997)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2015
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$106,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 4 TH Street over I-94 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4 TH 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 4 TH Street over I-94 carry?

About 1,111 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 4 TH Street over I-94?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 4 TH Street over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.