US Bridges

I-94 WB over M-139

Fair

Berrien County, Michigan · 2.9 MI S of Benton Harbor · Structure no. 000000000000833

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
229 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,303
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 WB over M-139 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-94 WB over M-139 in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 26,303 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,724 by 2018. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-94 WB
CrossesM-139
Location2.9 MI S of Benton Harbor
RouteInterstate 94
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.06848, -86.43646
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,303 (2007)
Projected traffic37,724 by 2018
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 M-139 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-94 WB over M-139 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-94 WB over M-139 carry?

About 26,303 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I-94 WB over M-139?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 WB over M-139?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.