US Bridges

Ravenswood RD over I-94

Fair

St. Clair County, Michigan · 2.3 MI NE of M-25 · Structure no. 000000000010010

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
215 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
1990 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ravenswood RD over I-94 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ravenswood RD over I-94 in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 1965, 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 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,668 by 2010. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRavenswood RD
CrossesI-94
Location2.3 MI NE of M-25
RouteCounty Highway 2012
CountySt. Clair County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.93512, -82.50667
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (1990)
Projected traffic1,668 by 2010
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 Ravenswood RD over I-94 built?

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

What condition is Ravenswood 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 Ravenswood RD over I-94 carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ravenswood RD over I-94?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ravenswood RD over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.