US Bridges

Cleveland Ave over I-94

Fair

Berrien County, Michigan · 2.6 MI NE of Stevensville · Structure no. 000000000000821

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
380 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,450
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cleveland Ave over I-94 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cleveland Ave over I-94 in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 7,450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,568 by 2038. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCleveland Ave
CrossesI-94
Location2.6 MI NE of Stevensville
RouteCounty Highway 2013
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.04628, -86.49482
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 inspectionJune 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,450 (2018)
Projected traffic8,568 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$151,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cleveland Ave over I-94 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cleveland Ave 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Cleveland Ave over I-94 carry?

About 7,450 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cleveland Ave over I-94?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cleveland Ave over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.