US Bridges

Harbert Road over I-94

Fair

Berrien County, Michigan · 1.5 MI E of Harbert · Structure no. 000000000000806

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
218 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harbert Road over I-94 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harbert Road over I-94 in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 64 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 566 by 2012. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHarbert Road
CrossesI-94
Location1.5 MI E of Harbert
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.8711, -86.60187
Functional classRural 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.
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 inspectionJuly 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 rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2008)
Projected traffic566 by 2012
Trucks3%
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 Harbert Road over I-94 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Harbert 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Harbert Road over I-94 carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Harbert Road over I-94?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Harbert Road over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.