US Bridges

I-94 WB over Hennessy Road

Fair

Berrien County, Michigan · 5.6 MI E of I-196 · Structure no. 000000000000851

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,416
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 WB over Hennessy Road is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-94 WB over Hennessy Road 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 14,416 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,262 by 2018. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-94 WB
CrossesHennessy Road
Location5.6 MI E of I-196
RouteInterstate 94
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.17729, -86.28131
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,416 (2007)
Projected traffic21,262 by 2018
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-94 WB over Hennessy Road built?

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

What condition is I-94 WB over Hennessy Road 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 I-94 WB over Hennessy Road carry?

About 14,416 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I-94 WB over Hennessy Road?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 WB over Hennessy Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.