US Bridges

Wilson Road over I-94

Fair

Berrien County, Michigan · 2.8 MI SW of US-12 · Structure no. 000000000000779

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
258 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
625
1984 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson Road over I-94 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilson Road over I-94 in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 54 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 625 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2004. The structure is 258 ft (78.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWilson Road
CrossesI-94
Location2.8 MI SW of US-12
RouteCounty Highway 1104
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.77004, -86.73663
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length258 ft (78.7 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic625 (1984)
Projected traffic720 by 2004
Trucks3%
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 Wilson Road over I-94 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Wilson Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does Wilson Road over I-94 carry?

About 625 vehicles per day (1984 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wilson Road over I-94?

The structure is 258 ft (78.7 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson Road over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.