US Bridges

Cotton RD over I-94

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · 1.0 MI S of M-29 · Structure no. 000000000006176

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,369
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cotton RD over I-94 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cotton RD over I-94 in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 4,369 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,024 by 2016. The structure is 260 ft (79.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCotton RD
CrossesI-94
Location1.0 MI S of M-29
RouteCounty Highway 2058
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.66364, -82.82922
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length260 ft (79.1 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,369 (1996)
Projected traffic5,024 by 2016
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Cotton RD over I-94 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Cotton RD 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Cotton RD over I-94 carry?

About 4,369 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cotton RD over I-94?

The structure is 260 ft (79.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Cotton RD over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.