US Bridges

Warren Woods Road over I-94

Fair

Berrien County, Michigan · 1.0 MI SE of Lakeside · Structure no. 000000000000803

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
378 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,177
1984 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warren Woods Road over I-94 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Warren Woods Road over I-94 in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,177 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2030. The structure is 378 ft (115.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesWarren Woods Road
CrossesI-94
Location1.0 MI SE of Lakeside
RouteCounty Highway 1124
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.83946, -86.65331
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length378 ft (115.3 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,177 (1984)
Projected traffic390 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Warren Woods Road over I-94 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Warren Woods 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Warren Woods Road over I-94 carry?

About 1,177 vehicles per day (1984 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Warren Woods Road over I-94?

The structure is 378 ft (115.3 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Warren Woods Road over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.