US Bridges

I-94 Bl (main St) over Morrison Chnl Indus Ave

Fair

Berrien County, Michigan · 0.2 MI W of Bicentennial · Structure no. 000000000000777

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
507 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,975
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 Bl (main St) over Morrison Chnl Indus Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 Bl (main St) over Morrison Chnl Indus Ave in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 9,975 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,025 by 2042. The structure is 507 ft (154.5 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-94 Bl (main St)
CrossesMorrison Chnl Indus Ave
Location0.2 MI W of Bicentennial
RouteInterstate 94
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.10962, -86.47439
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length507 ft (154.5 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,975 (2022)
Projected traffic11,025 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$293,000
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-94 Bl (main St) over Morrison Chnl Indus Ave built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-94 Bl (main St) over Morrison Chnl Indus Ave 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 (main St) over Morrison Chnl Indus Ave carry?

About 9,975 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-94 Bl (main St) over Morrison Chnl Indus Ave?

The structure is 507 ft (154.5 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 Bl (main St) over Morrison Chnl Indus Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.