US Bridges

S US-131 to E I-94 over SB US-131

Good

Kalamazoo County, Michigan · I-94/US-131 Interchange · Structure no. 000000000013296

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,695
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S US-131 to E I-94 over SB US-131 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S US-131 to E I-94 over SB US-131 in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 23,695 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,695 by 2025. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS US-131 to E I-94
CrossesSB US-131
LocationI-94/US-131 Interchange
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates42.23577, -85.63843
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,695 (2005)
Projected traffic23,695 by 2025
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
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 S US-131 to E I-94 over SB US-131 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is S US-131 to E I-94 over SB US-131 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does S US-131 to E I-94 over SB US-131 carry?

About 23,695 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is S US-131 to E I-94 over SB US-131?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns S US-131 to E I-94 over SB US-131?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.