US Bridges

Meisner RD over I-94

Fair

St. Clair County, Michigan · 1.6 MI NE of Macomb Col · Structure no. 000000000009998

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
304 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meisner RD over I-94 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meisner RD over I-94 in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 575 by 2016. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMeisner RD
CrossesI-94
Location1.6 MI NE of Macomb Col
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Clair County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.75119, -82.7085
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 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
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1996)
Projected traffic575 by 2016
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Meisner RD over I-94 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Meisner 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 August 2024.

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

About 500 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Meisner RD over I-94?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Meisner RD over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.