US Bridges

MI & in Elec Road over I-94

Fair

Berrien County, Michigan · 7.7 MI NE of Bridgeman · Structure no. 000000000000796

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
392 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
70
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

MI & in Elec Road over I-94 is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying MI & in Elec Road over I-94 in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2008. The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMI & in Elec Road
CrossesI-94
Location7.7 MI NE of Bridgeman
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.97795, -86.54441
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 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
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length392 ft (119.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (1988)
Projected traffic80 by 2008
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 MI & in Elec Road over I-94 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is MI & in Elec Road over I-94 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 MI & in Elec Road over I-94 carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is MI & in Elec Road over I-94?

The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns MI & in Elec Road over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.