US Bridges

Dearing RD over I-94

Fair

Jackson County, Michigan · 3.2 MI W of M-60 · Structure no. 000000000004413

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
214 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,246
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dearing RD over I-94 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dearing RD over I-94 in Jackson County, Michigan. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 4,246 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,692 by 2042. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesDearing RD
CrossesI-94
Location3.2 MI W of M-60
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJackson County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.26913, -84.53868
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 4 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,246 (2022)
Projected traffic4,692 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Dearing RD over I-94 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dearing RD 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Dearing RD over I-94 carry?

About 4,246 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Dearing RD over I-94?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Dearing RD over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.