US Bridges

I-94 WB Ramp B over CSX RR

Fair

Berrien County, Michigan · 1.0 MI N of Stevensville · Structure no. 000000000000797

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 WB Ramp B over CSX RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 WB Ramp B over CSX RR in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,025 by 2015. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-94 WB Ramp B
CrossesCSX RR
Location1.0 MI N of Stevensville
RouteInterstate 94
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.03357, -86.51079
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (1995)
Projected traffic4,025 by 2015
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$38,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-94 WB Ramp B over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-94 WB Ramp B 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-94 WB Ramp B over CSX RR carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I-94 WB Ramp B over CSX RR?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 WB Ramp B over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.