US Bridges

M-3 to I-94 EB Con over I-94 WB

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · In Roseville (nb Gratiot) · Structure no. 000000000006160

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,021
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-3 to I-94 EB Con over I-94 WB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-3 to I-94 EB Con over I-94 WB in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 17,021 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,074 by 2018. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesM-3 to I-94 EB Con
CrossesI-94 WB
LocationIn Roseville (nb Gratiot)
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates42.52216, -82.91643
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,021 (2007)
Projected traffic18,074 by 2018
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 M-3 to I-94 EB Con over I-94 WB built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-3 to I-94 EB Con over I-94 WB 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 2024.

How much traffic does M-3 to I-94 EB Con over I-94 WB carry?

About 17,021 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is M-3 to I-94 EB Con over I-94 WB?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns M-3 to I-94 EB Con over I-94 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.