US Bridges

I-94 over Metro Beach Pkwy RD

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · 1.0 MI NE of Old M-29 · Structure no. 000000000006169

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
202 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
99,300
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 over Metro Beach Pkwy RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 over Metro Beach Pkwy RD in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 99,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,945 by 2018. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 142 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-94
CrossesMetro Beach Pkwy RD
Location1.0 MI NE of Old M-29
RouteInterstate 94
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.57132, -82.85845
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating101.4 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width142 ft (43.3 m)
Roadway width135 ft (41.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99,300 (2007)
Projected traffic98,945 by 2018
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 over Metro Beach Pkwy RD built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is I-94 over Metro Beach Pkwy 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 over Metro Beach Pkwy RD carry?

About 99,300 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-94 over Metro Beach Pkwy RD?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 142 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 over Metro Beach Pkwy RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.