US Bridges

28 TH ST (CR657) over I-94

Fair

Van Buren County, Michigan · 3.0 MI W of Kalamazoo Col · Structure no. 000000000010720

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
226 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,490
1997 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

28 TH ST (CR657) over I-94 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 28 TH ST (CR657) over I-94 in Van Buren County, Michigan. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 2,490 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,700 by 2015. The structure is 226 ft (68.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
Carries28 TH ST (CR657)
CrossesI-94
Location3.0 MI W of Kalamazoo Col
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVan Buren County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.2198, -85.82383
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
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,490 (1997)
Projected traffic3,700 by 2015
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 28 TH ST (CR657) over I-94 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is 28 TH ST (CR657) 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 28 TH ST (CR657) over I-94 carry?

About 2,490 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 28 TH ST (CR657) over I-94?

The structure is 226 ft (68.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns 28 TH ST (CR657) over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.