US Bridges

Saline RD over I-94

Fair

Washtenaw County, Michigan · In Ann Arbor · Structure no. 000000000010834

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
218 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,043
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saline RD over I-94 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Saline RD over I-94 in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 23,043 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,347 by 2025. The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSaline RD
CrossesI-94
LocationIn Ann Arbor
RouteCity Street 2006
CountyWashtenaw County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.2456, -83.76332
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length218 ft (66.3 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,043 (2010)
Projected traffic25,347 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Saline RD over I-94 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saline 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 June 2024.

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

About 23,043 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Saline RD over I-94?

The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Saline RD over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.