US Bridges

I-94 WB over Puetz RD

Fair

Berrien County, Michigan · N Lts of Stevensville · Structure no. 000000000000817

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,675
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 WB over Puetz RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 WB over Puetz RD in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 22,675 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,325 by 2035. The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-94 WB
CrossesPuetz RD
LocationN Lts of Stevensville
RouteInterstate 94
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.02344, -86.52864
Functional classUrban 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.
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length155 ft (47.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,675 (2015)
Projected traffic26,325 by 2035
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure3
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 Puetz RD built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is I-94 WB over Puetz RD 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 Puetz RD carry?

About 22,675 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I-94 WB over Puetz RD?

The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 WB over Puetz RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.