US Bridges

54 TH ST (CR215) over I-94

Fair

Van Buren County, Michigan · 7.9 MI E of Berrien Col · Structure no. 000000000010704

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
226 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
620
1997 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

54 TH ST (CR215) over I-94 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 54 TH ST (CR215) over I-94 in Van Buren County, Michigan. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 713 by 2017. The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries54 TH ST (CR215)
CrossesI-94
Location7.9 MI E of Berrien Col
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVan Buren County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.19686, -86.07092
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length226 ft (69 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (1997)
Projected traffic713 by 2017
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 54 TH ST (CR215) over I-94 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is 54 TH ST (CR215) 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 2023.

How much traffic does 54 TH ST (CR215) over I-94 carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 54 TH ST (CR215) over I-94?

The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 54 TH ST (CR215) over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.