US Bridges

46 TH Street over I-94

Fair

Van Buren County, Michigan · 1.5 MI W of M-51 · Structure no. 000000000010707

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
242 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
368
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

46 TH Street over I-94 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 46 TH Street over I-94 in Van Buren County, Michigan. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 368 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 423 by 2030. The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries46 TH Street
CrossesI-94
Location1.5 MI W of M-51
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVan Buren County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.19129, -85.99317
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length242 ft (73.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic368 (2010)
Projected traffic423 by 2030
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 46 TH Street over I-94 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is 46 TH Street 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 2023.

How much traffic does 46 TH Street over I-94 carry?

About 368 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is 46 TH Street over I-94?

The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 46 TH Street over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.