US Bridges

9 TH Street over I-94

Fair

Kalamazoo County, Michigan · 4.8 MI E of Van Buren Col · Structure no. 000000000004590

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,675
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

9 TH Street over I-94 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 9 TH Street over I-94 in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 24,675 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,250 by 2038. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries9 TH Street
CrossesI-94
Location4.8 MI E of Van Buren Col
RouteCounty Highway 2005
CountyKalamazoo County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.23754, -85.6775
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.4 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,675 (2018)
Projected traffic27,250 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 9 TH Street over I-94 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is 9 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 9 TH Street over I-94 carry?

About 24,675 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 9 TH Street over I-94?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns 9 TH Street over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.