US Bridges

John Beers Road over I-94

Fair

Berrien County, Michigan · W Lts of Stevensville · Structure no. 000000000000815

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
219 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,627
1997 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Beers Road over I-94 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying John Beers 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 2,627 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,021 by 2017. The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesJohn Beers Road
CrossesI-94
LocationW Lts of Stevensville
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.01063, -86.53256
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length219 ft (66.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,627 (1997)
Projected traffic3,021 by 2017
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 John Beers Road over I-94 built?

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

What condition is John Beers 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does John Beers Road over I-94 carry?

About 2,627 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is John Beers Road over I-94?

The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns John Beers Road over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.