US Bridges

Clear Lake RD over I-94

Fair

Jackson County, Michigan · .9 MI W of Washtenaw CO L · Structure no. 000000000004434

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
32,000
1993 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clear Lake RD over I-94 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clear Lake RD over I-94 in Jackson County, Michigan. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 32,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 710 by 2007. The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesClear Lake RD
CrossesI-94
Location.9 MI W of Washtenaw CO L
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJackson County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.29624, -84.1458
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (63.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,000 (1993)
Projected traffic710 by 2007
Trucks1%
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 Clear Lake RD over I-94 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clear Lake 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Clear Lake RD over I-94 carry?

About 32,000 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clear Lake RD over I-94?

The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Clear Lake RD over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.