US Bridges

32nd ST (CR653) over I-94

Good

Van Buren County, Michigan · 5.0 MI W of Kalamazoo Col · Structure no. 000000000010719

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
279 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,575
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

32nd ST (CR653) over I-94 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 32nd ST (CR653) over I-94 in Van Buren County, Michigan. It was built in 1960, 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 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 2,575 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,961 by 2039. The structure is 279 ft (85.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries32nd ST (CR653)
CrossesI-94
Location5.0 MI W of Kalamazoo Col
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVan Buren County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.21467, -85.86207
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length279 ft (85.1 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,575 (2019)
Projected traffic2,961 by 2039
Trucks3%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$106,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 32nd ST (CR653) over I-94 built?

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

What condition is 32nd ST (CR653) over I-94 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 32nd ST (CR653) over I-94 carry?

About 2,575 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 32nd ST (CR653) over I-94?

The structure is 279 ft (85.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 32nd ST (CR653) over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.