US Bridges

I-94 over Mill Creek

Fair

Berrien County, Michigan · 7.2 MI E of I-196 · Structure no. 000000000000854

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,064
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I-94 over Mill Creek in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 30,064 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,736 by 2018. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 203 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-94
CrossesMill Creek
Location7.2 MI E of I-196
RouteInterstate 94
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.17875, -86.24997
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width203 ft (62 m)
Roadway width138 ft (42 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,064 (2007)
Projected traffic42,736 by 2018
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-94 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-94 over Mill Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-94 over Mill Creek carry?

About 30,064 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I-94 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 203 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.