US Bridges

I-94 WB over Pine River

Fair

St. Clair County, Michigan · 13.4 MI NE of Macomb Col · Structure no. 000000000009985

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,752
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 WB over Pine River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 WB over Pine River in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 61 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 12,752 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,170 by 2018. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-94 WB
CrossesPine River
Location13.4 MI NE of Macomb Col
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates42.86966, -82.54752
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,752 (2007)
Projected traffic13,170 by 2018
Trucks17%
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 WB over Pine River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is I-94 WB over Pine River 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 August 2024.

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

About 12,752 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-94 WB over Pine River?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 WB over Pine River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.