US Bridges

I-94 EB over Michigan Transit Museum

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · 1.3 MI SW of M-59 · Structure no. 000000000006145

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48,608
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 EB over Michigan Transit Museum is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 EB over Michigan Transit Museum in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 62 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 48,608 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,819 by 2018. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-94 EB
CrossesMichigan Transit Museum
Location1.3 MI SW of M-59
RouteInterstate 94
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.61139, -82.85574
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,608 (2007)
Projected traffic47,819 by 2018
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 EB over Michigan Transit Museum built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is I-94 EB over Michigan Transit Museum 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 Michigan Transit Museum carry?

About 48,608 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-94 EB over Michigan Transit Museum?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 EB over Michigan Transit Museum?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.