US Bridges

I-94 Bl over Davis Creek

Fair

Kalamazoo County, Michigan · 1.4 M SE JCT M-96 & I-94L · Structure no. 000000000004620

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,396
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 Bl over Davis Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-94 Bl over Davis Creek in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 12,396 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,060 by 2018. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long.

CarriesI-94 Bl
CrossesDavis Creek
Location1.4 M SE JCT M-96 & I-94L
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates42.27248, -85.54083
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,396 (2007)
Projected traffic12,060 by 2018
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-94 Bl over Davis Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-94 Bl over Davis Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-94 Bl over Davis Creek carry?

About 12,396 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-94 Bl over Davis Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns I-94 Bl over Davis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.