US Bridges

I-94 EB over CSX RR

Good

Berrien County, Michigan · 1.0 MI N of Harbert · Structure no. 000000000000790

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,325
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 EB over CSX RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-94 EB over CSX RR in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 18,325 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,023 by 2018. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-94 EB
CrossesCSX RR
Location1.0 MI N of Harbert
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates41.88003, -86.60138
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,325 (2007)
Projected traffic25,023 by 2018
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure3
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 EB over CSX RR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-94 EB over CSX RR 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 CSX RR carry?

About 18,325 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is I-94 EB over CSX RR?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 EB over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.