US Bridges

I-94 EB over Clinton River N&s Rds

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.3 MI E of Mt Clemens · Structure no. 000000000006142

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
358 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
49,601
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 EB over Clinton River N&s Rds is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 EB over Clinton River N&s Rds in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 78 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 49,601 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,486 by 2018. The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-94 EB
CrossesClinton River N&s Rds
Location0.3 MI E of Mt Clemens
RouteInterstate 94
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.59079, -82.85712
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating101.7 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length358 ft (109.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,601 (2007)
Projected traffic48,486 by 2018
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-94 EB over Clinton River N&s Rds built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is I-94 EB over Clinton River N&s Rds 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-94 EB over Clinton River N&s Rds carry?

About 49,601 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-94 EB over Clinton River N&s Rds?

The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 EB over Clinton River N&s Rds?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.