US Bridges

I-94 WB over Old US-12(RED Arrow Hwy)

Fair

Berrien County, Michigan · S Lts of Bridgeman · Structure no. 000000000000811

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,964
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 WB over Old US-12(RED Arrow Hwy) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-94 WB over Old US-12(RED Arrow Hwy) in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 6 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 18,964 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,772 by 2018. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-94 WB
CrossesOld US-12(RED Arrow Hwy)
LocationS Lts of Bridgeman
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates41.92984, -86.57166
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.2 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,964 (2007)
Projected traffic22,772 by 2018
Trucks31%
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 Old US-12(RED Arrow Hwy) built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-94 WB over Old US-12(RED Arrow Hwy) 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 Old US-12(RED Arrow Hwy) carry?

About 18,964 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is I-94 WB over Old US-12(RED Arrow Hwy)?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.2 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 WB over Old US-12(RED Arrow Hwy)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.