US Bridges

I-94 EB over I-94 Bl (lakeshore Dr)

Good

Berrien County, Michigan · 1.2 MI N of Stevensville · Structure no. 000000000000818

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,525
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 EB over I-94 Bl (lakeshore Dr) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 EB over I-94 Bl (lakeshore Dr) in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 22,525 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,138 by 2040. The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long and 80 ft wide.

CarriesI-94 EB
CrossesI-94 Bl (lakeshore Dr)
Location1.2 MI N of Stevensville
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates42.03075, -86.51426
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length131 ft (39.8 m)
Longest span125 ft (38 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,525 (2020)
Projected traffic25,138 by 2040
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 EB over I-94 Bl (lakeshore Dr) built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-94 EB over I-94 Bl (lakeshore Dr) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does I-94 EB over I-94 Bl (lakeshore Dr) carry?

About 22,525 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I-94 EB over I-94 Bl (lakeshore Dr)?

The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 EB over I-94 Bl (lakeshore Dr)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.