US Bridges

I-94 WB over US-131 NB

Good

Kalamazoo County, Michigan · At US-131 NB · Structure no. 000000000004596

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39,044
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 WB over US-131 NB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 WB over US-131 NB 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 39,044 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,921 by 2018. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesI-94 WB
CrossesUS-131 NB
LocationAt US-131 NB
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates42.23816, -85.6374
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,044 (2007)
Projected traffic47,921 by 2018
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 US-131 NB built?

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

What condition is I-94 WB over US-131 NB 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 US-131 NB carry?

About 39,044 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-94 WB over US-131 NB?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 WB over US-131 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.