US Bridges

I-94 WB over AMTRAK

Fair

Van Buren County, Michigan · 0.1 MI W of Kalamazoo Col · Structure no. 000000000010715

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,781
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 WB over AMTRAK is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 WB over AMTRAK in Van Buren County, Michigan. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 15,781 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,264 by 2018. The structure is 197 ft (59.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-94 WB
CrossesAMTRAK
Location0.1 MI W of Kalamazoo Col
RouteInterstate 94
CountyVan Buren County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.22323, -85.76667
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 2023
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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating65.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length197 ft (59.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,781 (2007)
Projected traffic21,264 by 2018
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 I-94 WB over AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is I-94 WB over AMTRAK 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 I-94 WB over AMTRAK carry?

About 15,781 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is I-94 WB over AMTRAK?

The structure is 197 ft (59.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 WB over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.