US Bridges

Friday Road over I-94

Fair

Berrien County, Michigan · 4.4 MI E of I-196 · Structure no. 000000000000849

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
248 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,903
1994 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Friday Road over I-94 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Friday 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 4,903 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,700 by 1977. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFriday Road
CrossesI-94
Location4.4 MI E of I-196
RouteCounty Highway 1175
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.17596, -86.30509
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,903 (1994)
Projected traffic4,700 by 1977
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 Friday Road over I-94 built?

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

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

About 4,903 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Friday Road over I-94?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Friday Road over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.