US Bridges

I-94 EB over Harper RD

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.7 MI S of M-29 · Structure no. 000000000006166

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49,849
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 EB over Harper RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 EB over Harper RD in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 61 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 49,849 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,709 by 2018. The structure is 176 ft (53.5 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-94 EB
CrossesHarper RD
Location0.7 MI S of M-29
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates42.55318, -82.87154
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length176 ft (53.5 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,849 (2007)
Projected traffic45,709 by 2018
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Harper RD built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is I-94 EB over Harper RD 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 Harper RD carry?

About 49,849 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-94 EB over Harper RD?

The structure is 176 ft (53.5 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 EB over Harper RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.