US Bridges

Meldrum RD over I-94

Fair

St. Clair County, Michigan · 4.3 MI NE of Macomb Col · Structure no. 000000000010000

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
480
1991 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meldrum RD over I-94 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meldrum 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 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 552 by 2011. 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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CarriesMeldrum RD
CrossesI-94
Location4.3 MI NE of Macomb Col
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Clair County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.77996, -82.6733
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
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 traffic480 (1991)
Projected traffic552 by 2011
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$226,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Meldrum 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 Meldrum 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 Meldrum RD over I-94 carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Meldrum 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 Meldrum RD over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.