US Bridges

I-94 EB over Joy RD

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · 1.5 MI SW of M-59 · Structure no. 000000000006172

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48,608
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 EB over Joy RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 EB over Joy RD in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 132 ft (40.2 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
CrossesJoy RD
Location1.5 MI SW of M-59
RouteInterstate 94
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.60969, -82.85586
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 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
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 Joy RD built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

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

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

How long is I-94 EB over Joy RD?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 EB over Joy RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.