US Bridges

24 TH Street over I-94

Fair

Van Buren County, Michigan · 1.0 MI W of Kalamazoo Col · Structure no. 000000000010721

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
226 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35,000
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

24 TH Street over I-94 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 24 TH Street over I-94 in Van Buren County, Michigan. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1981, 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 5 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 35,000 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,000 by 2026. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries24 TH Street
CrossesI-94
Location1.0 MI W of Kalamazoo Col
RouteCity Street 8095
Coordinates42.22282, -85.78538
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,000 (2006)
Projected traffic45,000 by 2026
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 24 TH Street over I-94 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is 24 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 24 TH Street over I-94 carry?

About 35,000 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is 24 TH Street over I-94?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 24 TH Street over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.