US Bridges

Browntown Road over I-94

Fair

Berrien County, Michigan · 2.0 MI S of Bridgeman · Structure no. 000000000000809

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
244 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
627
1984 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Browntown Road over I-94 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Browntown Road over I-94 in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1961, 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 627 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 721 by 2004. The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBrowntown Road
CrossesI-94
Location2.0 MI S of Bridgeman
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.89964, -86.58942
Functional classRural Minor 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
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.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length244 ft (74.3 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic627 (1984)
Projected traffic721 by 2004
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 Browntown Road over I-94 built?

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

What condition is Browntown 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 Browntown Road over I-94 carry?

About 627 vehicles per day (1984 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Browntown Road over I-94?

The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Browntown Road over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.