US Bridges

I-94 EB over CSX RR

Fair

Berrien County, Michigan · 1.0 MI N of Stevensville · Structure no. 000000000000794

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,525
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 EB over CSX RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 EB over CSX RR in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1978, 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 22,525 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,138 by 2042. The structure is 196 ft (59.8 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-94 EB
CrossesCSX RR
Location1.0 MI N of Stevensville
RouteInterstate 94
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.03289, -86.51087
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,525 (2020)
Projected traffic25,138 by 2042
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-94 EB over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is I-94 EB over CSX RR 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I-94 EB over CSX RR carry?

About 22,525 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I-94 EB over CSX RR?

The structure is 196 ft (59.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 EB over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.