US Bridges

Freer RD over I-94

Fair

Washtenaw County, Michigan · 1.0 MI E of M-52 · Structure no. 000000000010940

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
209 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
1997 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freer RD over I-94 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Freer RD over I-94 in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 173 by 2017. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFreer RD
CrossesI-94
Location1.0 MI E of M-52
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.29575, -84.00553
Functional classRural 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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1997)
Projected traffic173 by 2017
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Freer RD over I-94 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

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

About 150 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Freer RD over I-94?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Freer RD over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.