US Bridges

I-94 WB over Salt River

Good

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.4 MI NE of M-19 · Structure no. 000000000006180

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,713
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 WB over Salt River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 WB over Salt River in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1963, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23,713 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,200 by 2042. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI-94 WB
CrossesSalt River
Location0.4 MI NE of M-19
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates42.70983, -82.77004
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 18 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,713 (2022)
Projected traffic26,200 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$81,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-94 WB over Salt River built?

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

What condition is I-94 WB over Salt River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does I-94 WB over Salt River carry?

About 23,713 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-94 WB over Salt River?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 WB over Salt River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.