US Bridges

Territorial Road over I-94

Fair

Berrien County, Michigan · 2.7 MI NE Benton Harbor · Structure no. 000000000000842

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
306 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,254
1992 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Territorial Road over I-94 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Territorial Road over I-94 in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 4,254 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,892 by 2012. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTerritorial Road
CrossesI-94
Location2.7 MI NE Benton Harbor
RouteCounty Highway 2013
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.12501, -86.38218
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,254 (1992)
Projected traffic4,892 by 2012
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Territorial Road over I-94 built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Territorial Road 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 Territorial Road over I-94 carry?

About 4,254 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Territorial Road over I-94?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Territorial Road over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.