US Bridges

I-196 NB over I-94

Fair

Berrien County, Michigan · 4.0 MI NE Benton Harbor · Structure no. 000000000000923

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
324 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,377
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-196 NB over I-94 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-196 NB over I-94 in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 10,377 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,525 by 2018. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-196 NB
CrossesI-94
Location4.0 MI NE Benton Harbor
RouteInterstate 196
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.13446, -86.368
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length324 ft (98.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,377 (2007)
Projected traffic11,525 by 2018
Trucks30%
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-196 NB over I-94 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-196 NB 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-196 NB over I-94 carry?

About 10,377 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I-196 NB over I-94?

The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns I-196 NB over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.