US Bridges

Michigan AVE(40th) over I-94

Fair

Kalamazoo County, Michigan · 6.6 MI E I-94 Bl · Structure no. 000000000013836

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,360
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Michigan AVE(40th) over I-94 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Michigan AVE(40th) over I-94 in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 2,360 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2034. The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMichigan AVE(40th)
CrossesI-94
Location6.6 MI E I-94 Bl
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKalamazoo County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.28189, -85.37611
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length172 ft (52.3 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,360 (2014)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Michigan AVE(40th) over I-94 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Michigan AVE(40th) 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Michigan AVE(40th) over I-94 carry?

About 2,360 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Michigan AVE(40th) over I-94?

The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Michigan AVE(40th) over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.