US Bridges

I-94 EB over M-140

Fair

Berrien County, Michigan · 6.6 MI E of I-196 · Structure no. 000000000000852

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,032
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 EB over M-140 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-94 EB over M-140 in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 15,032 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,368 by 2018. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-94 EB
CrossesM-140
Location6.6 MI E of I-196
RouteInterstate 94
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.1781, -86.26182
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,032 (2007)
Projected traffic21,368 by 2018
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure3
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 EB over M-140 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is I-94 EB over M-140 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 EB over M-140 carry?

About 15,032 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I-94 EB over M-140?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 EB over M-140?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.