US Bridges

Gibbs RD over I-94

Fair

Jackson County, Michigan · 1.5 MI E of M-99 · Structure no. 000000000004425

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
227 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,000
1993 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gibbs RD over I-94 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Gibbs RD over I-94 in Jackson 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 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 23,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 1994. The structure is 227 ft (69.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesGibbs RD
CrossesI-94
Location1.5 MI E of M-99
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJackson County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.26218, -84.67863
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length227 ft (69.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (1993)
Projected traffic80 by 1994
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$94,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gibbs RD over I-94 built?

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

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

About 23,000 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is Gibbs RD over I-94?

The structure is 227 ft (69.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Gibbs RD over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.