US Bridges

Washington Ave over I-94

Fair

Berrien County, Michigan · 2.3 MI S of ST Joseph · Structure no. 000000000000822

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
276 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Ave over I-94 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Washington 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,865 by 2040. The structure is 276 ft (84 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington Ave
CrossesI-94
Location2.3 MI S of ST Joseph
RouteCounty Highway 2013
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.05268, -86.48504
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length276 ft (84 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2020)
Projected traffic5,865 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$113,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Ave over I-94 built?

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

What condition is Washington 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 December 2024.

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

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Washington Ave over I-94?

The structure is 276 ft (84 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Ave over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.