US Bridges

I-94 over Brush Creek

Good

Van Buren County, Michigan · 4.3 MI W of M-51 · Structure no. 000000000010699

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,286
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 over Brush Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I-94 over Brush Creek in Van Buren County, Michigan. It was built in 1960, 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 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 31,286 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,736 by 2018. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 170 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesI-94
CrossesBrush Creek
Location4.3 MI W of M-51
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates42.19635, -86.0458
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width170 ft (51.9 m)
Roadway width138 ft (42.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,286 (2007)
Projected traffic42,736 by 2018
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Brush Creek built?

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

What condition is I-94 over Brush Creek 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 2023.

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

About 31,286 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I-94 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 170 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.