US Bridges

I-94 EB over Hickory Creek

Good

Berrien County, Michigan · 2.1 MI NE of Stevensville · Structure no. 000000000000784

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
143 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,145
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 EB over Hickory Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 EB over Hickory Creek in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 22,145 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,354 by 2018. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-94 EB
CrossesHickory Creek
Location2.1 MI NE of Stevensville
RouteInterstate 94
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.03951, -86.50199
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,145 (2007)
Projected traffic31,354 by 2018
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-94 EB over Hickory Creek 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 Hickory Creek carry?

About 22,145 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I-94 EB over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 EB over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.