US Bridges

I-94 EB over Galien River

Good

Berrien County, Michigan · 2.5 MI NE of New Buffalo · Structure no. 000000000000782

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,879
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 EB over Galien River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-94 EB over Galien River in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,879 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,000 by 2028. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-94 EB
CrossesGalien River
Location2.5 MI NE of New Buffalo
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates41.81947, -86.68815
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,879 (2007)
Projected traffic47,000 by 2028
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 EB over Galien River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-94 EB over Galien River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does I-94 EB over Galien River carry?

About 18,879 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I-94 EB over Galien River?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 EB over Galien River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.