US Bridges

Smith Creek RD over I-94

Fair

St. Clair County, Michigan · 0.8 MI NE of M-25 · Structure no. 000000000010009

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
215 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,437
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Creek RD over I-94 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Smith Creek RD over I-94 in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 60 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 4,437 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,100 by 2023. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSmith Creek RD
CrossesI-94
Location0.8 MI NE of M-25
RouteCounty Highway 2012
Coordinates42.92031, -82.50619
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,437 (1995)
Projected traffic7,100 by 2023
Trucks3%
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 Smith Creek RD over I-94 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Smith Creek 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 Smith Creek RD over I-94 carry?

About 4,437 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Smith Creek RD over I-94?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Smith Creek RD over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.