US Bridges

Red Arrow Highway over I-196

Fair

Berrien County, Michigan · 1.0 MI N of I-94 · Structure no. 000000000000925

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
253 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,316
1984 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Arrow Highway over I-196 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Arrow Highway over I-196 in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 3,316 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,813 by 2004. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRed Arrow Highway
CrossesI-196
Location1.0 MI N of I-94
RouteCounty Highway 1170
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.14969, -86.36832
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,316 (1984)
Projected traffic3,813 by 2004
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Red Arrow Highway over I-196 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Arrow Highway over I-196 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 Red Arrow Highway over I-196 carry?

About 3,316 vehicles per day (1984 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Red Arrow Highway over I-196?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Red Arrow Highway over I-196?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.