US Bridges

Britain RD over I-94

Fair

Berrien County, Michigan · 2.0 MI E of Benton Harbor · Structure no. 000000000000839

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
274 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Britain RD over I-94 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Britain RD over I-94 in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2030. The structure is 274 ft (83.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBritain RD
CrossesI-94
Location2.0 MI E of Benton Harbor
RouteCounty Highway 1175
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.10873, -86.39768
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length274 ft (83.6 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2010)
Projected traffic1,120 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Britain RD over I-94 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Britain RD 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 Britain RD over I-94 carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Britain RD over I-94?

The structure is 274 ft (83.6 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Britain RD over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.