US Bridges

I-94 Bl (main St) over Ox Creek

Fair

Berrien County, Michigan · 0.1 MI W of Paw Paw Ave · Structure no. 000000000000776

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,317
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 Bl (main St) over Ox Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-94 Bl (main St) over Ox Creek in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 8,317 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,724 by 2018. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-94 Bl (main St)
CrossesOx Creek
Location0.1 MI W of Paw Paw Ave
RouteInterstate 94
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.1174, -86.44934
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,317 (2007)
Projected traffic9,724 by 2018
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-94 Bl (main St) over Ox Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-94 Bl (main St) over Ox Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-94 Bl (main St) over Ox Creek carry?

About 8,317 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I-94 Bl (main St) over Ox Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns I-94 Bl (main St) over Ox Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.