US Bridges

26 MI RD over I-94

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · 1.5 MI SW of ST Clair Col · Structure no. 000000000006184

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
356 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,794
1994 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

26 MI RD over I-94 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 26 MI RD over I-94 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 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 12,794 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,713 by 2014. The structure is 356 ft (108.4 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Carries26 MI RD
CrossesI-94
Location1.5 MI SW of ST Clair Col
RouteCounty Highway 5060
Coordinates42.72028, -82.75327
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 18 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 rating80 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length356 ft (108.4 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,794 (1994)
Projected traffic14,713 by 2014
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 26 MI RD over I-94 built?

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

What condition is 26 MI 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does 26 MI RD over I-94 carry?

About 12,794 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 26 MI RD over I-94?

The structure is 356 ft (108.4 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 26 MI RD over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.