US Bridges

I-94 Bl(red Arrow) over CSX RR

Fair

Berrien County, Michigan · 2.2 MI S of ST Joseph · Structure no. 000000000000775

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 Bl(red Arrow) over CSX RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 Bl(red Arrow) over CSX RR in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,700 by 2041. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-94 Bl(red Arrow)
CrossesCSX RR
Location2.2 MI S of ST Joseph
RouteInterstate 94
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.08568, -86.49854
Functional classUrban 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
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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2021)
Projected traffic12,700 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$34,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-94 Bl(red Arrow) over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-94 Bl(red Arrow) over CSX RR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-94 Bl(red Arrow) over CSX RR carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-94 Bl(red Arrow) over CSX RR?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 Bl(red Arrow) over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.