US Bridges

Elm RD over I-94

Good

Jackson County, Michigan · 1.08 MI E of M-106 · Structure no. 000000000014558

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54,000
1993 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm RD over I-94 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elm RD over I-94 in Jackson County, Michigan. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 54,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,100 by 2013. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 49 ft wide.

CarriesElm RD
CrossesI-94
Location1.08 MI E of M-106
RouteCounty Highway 2009
Coordinates42.27556, -84.38333
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,000 (1993)
Projected traffic62,100 by 2013
Trucks3%
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 Elm RD over I-94 built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elm RD over I-94 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 May 2023.

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

About 54,000 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Elm RD over I-94?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Elm RD over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.