US Bridges

Oakland Drive over I-94

Fair

Kalamazoo County, Michigan · 1.2 MI E of US-131 · Structure no. 000000000004597

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
158 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakland Drive over I-94 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Oakland Drive over I-94 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 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,335 by 2025. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesOakland Drive
CrossesI-94
Location1.2 MI E of US-131
RouteCity Street 2005
CountyKalamazoo County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.23799, -85.61405
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.5 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2005)
Projected traffic28,335 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Oakland Drive over I-94 built?

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

What condition is Oakland Drive 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Oakland Drive over I-94 carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Oakland Drive over I-94?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Oakland Drive over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.