US Bridges

I-94 EB over Belle River

Good

St. Clair County, Michigan · 6.6 MI NE of Macomb Col · Structure no. 000000000009982

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 EB over Belle River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-94 EB over Belle River in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,000 by 2029. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-94 EB
CrossesBelle River
Location6.6 MI NE of Macomb Col
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates42.8055, -82.63968
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2009)
Projected traffic29,000 by 2029
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-94 EB over Belle River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-94 EB over Belle 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-94 EB over Belle River carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-94 EB over Belle River?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 EB over Belle River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.