US Bridges

Park Road over I-94

Fair

Berrien County, Michigan · 3.5 MI E of I-196 · Structure no. 000000000000848

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
382 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
411
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Road over I-94 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Park 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 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 411 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks. The structure is 382 ft (116.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Road
CrossesI-94
Location3.5 MI E of I-196
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.17012, -86.32008
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length382 ft (116.3 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic411 (2023)
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$152,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Road over I-94 built?

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

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

About 411 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Park Road over I-94?

The structure is 382 ft (116.3 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Park Road over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.