US Bridges

Airport RD over I-94

Fair

Jackson County, Michigan · 1.1 MI E of M-60 · Structure no. 000000000004416

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
159 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
46,000
1993 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport RD over I-94 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Airport RD over I-94 in Jackson County, Michigan. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 46,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2000. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 94 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesAirport RD
CrossesI-94
Location1.1 MI E of M-60
RouteCounty Highway 2009
CountyJackson County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.26908, -84.45284
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 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 width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,000 (1993)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2000
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Airport RD over I-94 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Airport 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 May 2023.

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

About 46,000 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Airport 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 94 ft wide.

Who owns Airport RD over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.