US Bridges

I-94 EB over CSX RR Spur (abn)

Fair

Berrien County, Michigan · 0.2 MI N of Bridgeman · Structure no. 000000000000792

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,675
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 EB over CSX RR Spur (abn) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 EB over CSX RR Spur (abn) in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 64 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 6 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 22,675 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,325 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-94 EB
CrossesCSX RR Spur (abn)
Location0.2 MI N of Bridgeman
RouteInterstate 94
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.95231, -86.5609
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,675 (2015)
Projected traffic26,325 by 2035
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$65,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-94 EB over CSX RR Spur (abn) built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is I-94 EB over CSX RR Spur (abn) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-94 EB over CSX RR Spur (abn) carry?

About 22,675 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I-94 EB over CSX RR Spur (abn)?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 EB over CSX RR Spur (abn)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.