US Bridges

I-94 WB over Lincoln Ave

Fair

Berrien County, Michigan · 2.2 MI S of ST Joseph · Structure no. 000000000000824

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,275
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 WB over Lincoln Ave is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-94 WB over Lincoln Ave in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1979, 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 6 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 27,275 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,438 by 2040. The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-94 WB
CrossesLincoln Ave
Location2.2 MI S of ST Joseph
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates42.05505, -86.47528
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length119 ft (36.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,275 (2020)
Projected traffic30,438 by 2040
Trucks22%
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 Lincoln Ave built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is I-94 WB over Lincoln Ave 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 Lincoln Ave carry?

About 27,275 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I-94 WB over Lincoln Ave?

The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 WB over Lincoln Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.