US Bridges

I-94 over Sandstone Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Michigan · 3.0 MI W of M-60 · Structure no. 000000000004409

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,500
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 over Sandstone Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 over Sandstone Creek in Jackson County, Michigan. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 72 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 30,500 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,400 by 2028. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesI-94
CrossesSandstone Creek
Location3.0 MI W of M-60
RouteInterstate 94
CountyJackson County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.26912, -84.53454
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 4 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.7 m)
Roadway width125 ft (38 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,500 (2007)
Projected traffic50,400 by 2028
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$177,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-94 over Sandstone Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is I-94 over Sandstone 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 January 2025.

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

About 30,500 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I-94 over Sandstone Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 over Sandstone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.