US Bridges

I-94 WB over M-140

Poor

Berrien County, Michigan · 6.6 MI E of I-196 · Structure no. 000000000000853

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
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 WB over M-140 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-94 WB over M-140 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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 48 ft wide.

CarriesI-94 WB
CrossesM-140
Location6.6 MI E of I-196
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates42.17839, -86.26181
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,032 (2007)
Projected traffic21,368 by 2018
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 M-140 built?

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

What condition is I-94 WB over M-140 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does I-94 WB over M-140 carry?

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

How long is I-94 WB 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 48 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 WB over M-140?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.