US Bridges

6 TH Street over I-94

Fair

Kalamazoo County, Michigan · 3.3 MI E of Van Buren Col · Structure no. 000000000004589

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
257 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

6 TH Street over I-94 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 6 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 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2015. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries6 TH Street
CrossesI-94
Location3.3 MI E of Van Buren Col
RouteCounty Highway 3909
Coordinates42.23561, -85.70621
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (1995)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2015
Trucks3%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$105,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 6 TH Street over I-94 built?

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

What condition is 6 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 6 TH Street over I-94 carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 6 TH Street over I-94?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 6 TH Street over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.