US Bridges

Ellsworth RD over I-94

Fair

Washtenaw County, Michigan · South Limits of Ann Arbor · Structure no. 000000000010842

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
570 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,670
1993 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ellsworth RD over I-94 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ellsworth RD over I-94 in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 14,670 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,000 by 2013. The structure is 570 ft (173.7 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEllsworth RD
CrossesI-94
LocationSouth Limits of Ann Arbor
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.23026, -83.69542
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length570 ft (173.7 m)
Longest span201 ft (61.2 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,670 (1993)
Projected traffic42,000 by 2013
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ellsworth RD over I-94 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

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

About 14,670 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ellsworth RD over I-94?

The structure is 570 ft (173.7 m) long with a longest span of 201 ft (61.2 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Ellsworth RD over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.