US Bridges

I-94 EB over Pine Creek

Fair

Van Buren County, Michigan · 2.7 MI E of Berrien Col · Structure no. 000000000010697

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,700
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 EB over Pine Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I-94 EB over Pine Creek in Van Buren County, Michigan. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 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 16,700 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,500 by 2034. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-94 EB
CrossesPine Creek
Location2.7 MI E of Berrien Col
RouteInterstate 94
CountyVan Buren County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.1918, -86.1711
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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,700 (2014)
Projected traffic18,500 by 2034
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-94 EB over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is I-94 EB over Pine 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-94 EB over Pine Creek carry?

About 16,700 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I-94 EB over Pine Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 EB over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.