US Bridges

Stephens DR over I-94

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · W Lts of ST Clair Shores · Structure no. 000000000006150

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
196 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,920
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stephens DR over I-94 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stephens DR over I-94 in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 59 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 6 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 1,920 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,973 by 2019. The structure is 196 ft (59.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesStephens DR
CrossesI-94
LocationW Lts of ST Clair Shores
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.47303, -82.91654
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating103.2 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length196 ft (59.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,920 (1995)
Projected traffic2,973 by 2019
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 Stephens DR over I-94 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Stephens DR 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 Stephens DR over I-94 carry?

About 1,920 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Stephens DR over I-94?

The structure is 196 ft (59.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Stephens DR over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.