I-94 WB over Lake Street
FairBerrien County, Michigan · 0.5 MI E of Red Arrow HWY · Structure no. 000000000000813
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 171 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,964
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-94 WB over Lake Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 WB over Lake Street in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 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 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-94 WB over Lake Street built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is I-94 WB over Lake Street 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does I-94 WB over Lake Street carry?
About 18,964 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is I-94 WB over Lake Street?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns I-94 WB over Lake Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.