US Bridges

Allington RD over I-94

Poor

St. Clair County, Michigan · 6.7 MI SW of M-25 · Structure no. 000000000010004

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
292 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
690
1986 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Allington RD over I-94 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Allington RD over I-94 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 690 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 794 by 2006. The structure is 292 ft (88.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesAllington RD
CrossesI-94
Location6.7 MI SW of M-25
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.83508, -82.59579
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length292 ft (88.9 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (1986)
Projected traffic794 by 2006
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Allington RD over I-94 built?

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

What condition is Allington RD over I-94 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

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

About 690 vehicles per day (1986 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Allington RD over I-94?

The structure is 292 ft (88.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Allington RD over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.