US Bridges

M-63 over I-94

Fair

Berrien County, Michigan · 3.2 MI S of Benton Harbor · Structure no. 000000000000825

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
321 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,700
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-63 over I-94 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying M-63 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 10,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,140 by 2018. The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesM-63
CrossesI-94
Location3.2 MI S of Benton Harbor
RouteState Highway 63
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.05853, -86.45794
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length321 ft (97.8 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,700 (2010)
Projected traffic15,140 by 2018
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 M-63 over I-94 built?

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

What condition is M-63 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does M-63 over I-94 carry?

About 10,700 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is M-63 over I-94?

The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns M-63 over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.