US Bridges

Carmody Road over I-94

Fair

Berrien County, Michigan · 2.3 MI E of I-196 · Structure no. 000000000000846

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
361 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
579
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carmody Road over I-94 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Carmody Road 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 579 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks. The structure is 361 ft (109.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCarmody Road
CrossesI-94
Location2.3 MI E of I-196
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.15734, -86.33589
Functional classRural Local

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length361 ft (109.9 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic579 (2022)
Projected traffic—
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$254,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Carmody Road over I-94 built?

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

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

About 579 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Carmody Road over I-94?

The structure is 361 ft (109.9 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Carmody Road over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.