US Bridges

I-94 WB over Race RD

Fair

Jackson County, Michigan · 6.4 MI W of E CO Line · Structure no. 000000000004431

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,050
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 WB over Race RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-94 WB over Race RD in Jackson County, Michigan. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 6 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 23,050 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,245 by 2040. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-94 WB
CrossesRace RD
Location6.4 MI W of E CO Line
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates42.29188, -84.26006
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,050 (2007)
Projected traffic34,245 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-94 WB over Race RD built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-94 WB over Race RD 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-94 WB over Race RD carry?

About 23,050 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-94 WB over Race RD?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 WB over Race RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.