US Bridges

I-94 WB over 12 TH Street

Good

Kalamazoo County, Michigan · 0.6 MI W of US-131 · Structure no. 000000000004592

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,866
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 WB over 12 TH Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 WB over 12 TH Street in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19,866 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,005 by 2025. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-94 WB
Crosses12 TH Street
Location0.6 MI W of US-131
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates42.23806, -85.64892
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.4 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,866 (2007)
Projected traffic28,005 by 2025
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-94 WB over 12 TH Street built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-94 WB over 12 TH Street in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does I-94 WB over 12 TH Street carry?

About 19,866 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I-94 WB over 12 TH Street?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.4 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 WB over 12 TH Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.