US Bridges

I-94 WB over Sawyer Road

Fair

Berrien County, Michigan · 2.0 MI NE of Harbert · Structure no. 000000000000808

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43,361
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 WB over Sawyer Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 WB over Sawyer Road in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 43,361 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks. The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-94 WB
CrossesSawyer Road
Location2.0 MI NE of Harbert
RouteInterstate 94
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.88556, -86.60124
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,361 (2020)
Projected traffic—
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Sawyer Road built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is I-94 WB over Sawyer Road 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 I-94 WB over Sawyer Road carry?

About 43,361 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is I-94 WB over Sawyer Road?

The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 WB over Sawyer Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.