US Bridges

I-94 & I-69 EB over Black River & Scott Ave

Good

St. Clair County, Michigan · W City Limits · Structure no. 000000000013580

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,352 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
7,820
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 & I-69 EB over Black River & Scott Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 & I-69 EB over Black River & Scott Ave in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,820 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,200 by 2030. The structure is 1,352 ft (412.2 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-94 & I-69 EB
CrossesBlack River & Scott Ave
LocationW City Limits
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates42.99297, -82.44852
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10 (+1 approach)
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length1,352 ft (412.2 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,820 (2010)
Projected traffic9,200 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-94 & I-69 EB over Black River & Scott Ave built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-94 & I-69 EB over Black River & Scott Ave in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does I-94 & I-69 EB over Black River & Scott Ave carry?

About 7,820 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-94 & I-69 EB over Black River & Scott Ave?

The structure is 1,352 ft (412.2 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 & I-69 EB over Black River & Scott Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.