US Bridges

41 ST Street over I-94

Fair

Van Buren County, Michigan · 3.0 MI W of M-40 · Structure no. 000000000010716

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
228 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
36,000
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

41 ST Street over I-94 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 41 ST Street over I-94 in Van Buren County, Michigan. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 65 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 36,000 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,000 by 2026. The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries41 ST Street
CrossesI-94
Location3.0 MI W of M-40
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.20474, -85.94652
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length228 ft (69.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,000 (2006)
Projected traffic45,000 by 2026
Trucks28%
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 41 ST Street over I-94 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is 41 ST 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 41 ST Street over I-94 carry?

About 36,000 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is 41 ST Street over I-94?

The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 41 ST Street over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.