US Bridges

M-63 over I-196

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Berrien County, Michigan · 3.0 MI N of Riverside · Structure no. 000000000000931

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,635
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-63 over I-196 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-63 over I-196 in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,635 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2039. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesM-63
CrossesI-196
Location3.0 MI N of Riverside
RouteState Highway 63
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.22973, -86.36524
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,635 (2018)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was M-63 over I-196 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-63 over I-196 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does M-63 over I-196 carry?

About 2,635 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is M-63 over I-196?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns M-63 over I-196?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.