US Bridges

I-94 WB over US-12

Fair

Berrien County, Michigan · 0.7 MI NE of New Buffalo · Structure no. 000000000000799

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,848
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 WB over US-12 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-94 WB over US-12 in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 17,848 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks. The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long and 75 ft wide.

CarriesI-94 WB
CrossesUS-12
Location0.7 MI NE of New Buffalo
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates41.79912, -86.70822
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length240 ft (73.1 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,848 (2022)
Projected traffic—
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 WB over US-12 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-94 WB over US-12 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-94 WB over US-12 carry?

About 17,848 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I-94 WB over US-12?

The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 WB over US-12?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.