US Bridges

Sandstone RD over I-94

Fair

Jackson County, Michigan · 2.2 MI W of M-60 · Structure no. 000000000004414

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
159 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
34,000
1993 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandstone RD over I-94 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sandstone 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 34,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 310 by 2007. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSandstone RD
CrossesI-94
Location2.2 MI W of M-60
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJackson County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.26897, -84.51769
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,000 (1993)
Projected traffic310 by 2007
Trucks—
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 Sandstone RD over I-94 built?

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

What condition is Sandstone 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 Sandstone RD over I-94 carry?

About 34,000 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is Sandstone RD over I-94?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Sandstone RD over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.