US Bridges

I-94 WB over Jail RR & Grand River

Good

Jackson County, Michigan · 0.4 MI W of M-106 · Structure no. 000000000013949

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
723 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
33,550
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 WB over Jail RR & Grand River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 WB over Jail RR & Grand River in Jackson County, Michigan. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 33,550 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,900 by 2035. The structure is 723 ft (220.4 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-94 WB
CrossesJail RR & Grand River
Location0.4 MI W of M-106
RouteInterstate 97
CountyJackson County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.27172, -84.40817
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length723 ft (220.4 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.3 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,550 (2014)
Projected traffic33,900 by 2035
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-94 WB over Jail RR & Grand River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-94 WB over Jail RR & Grand River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does I-94 WB over Jail RR & Grand River carry?

About 33,550 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I-94 WB over Jail RR & Grand River?

The structure is 723 ft (220.4 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.3 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 WB over Jail RR & Grand River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.