US Bridges

I-94 WB over AMTRAK

Fair

Berrien County, Michigan · 0.8 MI NE of New Buffalo · Structure no. 000000000000789

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,879
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 WB over AMTRAK is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 WB over AMTRAK in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 65 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 18,879 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,386 by 2018. The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-94 WB
CrossesAMTRAK
Location0.8 MI NE of New Buffalo
RouteInterstate 94
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.80159, -86.70633
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length156 ft (47.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,879 (2007)
Projected traffic25,386 by 2018
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-94 WB over AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is I-94 WB over AMTRAK 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-94 WB over AMTRAK carry?

About 18,879 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is I-94 WB over AMTRAK?

The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 WB over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.