US Bridges

Nickerson Ave over I-94

Fair

Berrien County, Michigan · 1.6 MI S of Benton Harbor · Structure no. 000000000000834

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
264 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,381
1984 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nickerson Ave over I-94 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nickerson 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 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 5,381 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,188 by 2004. The structure is 264 ft (80.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNickerson Ave
CrossesI-94
Location1.6 MI S of Benton Harbor
RouteCounty Highway 2013
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.07141, -86.43005
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length264 ft (80.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,381 (1984)
Projected traffic6,188 by 2004
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nickerson Ave over I-94 built?

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

What condition is Nickerson 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 Nickerson Ave over I-94 carry?

About 5,381 vehicles per day (1984 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nickerson Ave over I-94?

The structure is 264 ft (80.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Nickerson Ave over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.