US Bridges

Maudlin Road over I-94

Fair

Berrien County, Michigan · 0.5 MI E of New Buffalo · Structure no. 000000000000781

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
276 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
676
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maudlin Road over I-94 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maudlin Road over I-94 in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 61 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 676 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 777 by 2032. The structure is 276 ft (84.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMaudlin Road
CrossesI-94
Location0.5 MI E of New Buffalo
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.7887, -86.71582
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length276 ft (84.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic676 (2012)
Projected traffic777 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Maudlin Road over I-94 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Maudlin 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 Maudlin Road over I-94 carry?

About 676 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Maudlin Road over I-94?

The structure is 276 ft (84.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Maudlin Road over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.