US Bridges

Wadhams RD over I-94

Fair

St. Clair County, Michigan · 4.0 MI SW of M-25 · Structure no. 000000000010006

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
297 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
1991 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wadhams RD over I-94 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wadhams 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 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,600 by 2028. The structure is 297 ft (90.4 m) long and 47 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWadhams RD
CrossesI-94
Location4.0 MI SW of M-25
RouteCounty Highway 7769
CountySt. Clair County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.86249, -82.55713
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length297 ft (90.4 m)
Longest span108 ft (33 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (1991)
Projected traffic9,600 by 2028
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Wadhams 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 Wadhams 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 July 2024.

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

About 4,600 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wadhams RD over I-94?

The structure is 297 ft (90.4 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (33 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Wadhams RD over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.