US Bridges

I-94 WB over Mill Creek

Fair

Washtenaw County, Michigan · 5.1 MI W of M-14 · Structure no. 000000000010928

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,463
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 WB over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 WB over Mill Creek in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 33,463 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,238 by 2037. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-94 WB
CrossesMill Creek
Location5.1 MI W of M-14
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates42.29773, -83.90136
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,463 (2020)
Projected traffic36,238 by 2037
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-94 WB over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-94 WB over Mill Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-94 WB over Mill Creek carry?

About 33,463 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-94 WB over Mill Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 WB over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.