US Bridges

Belleville RD over I-94

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · 3.0 MI E of Washtenaw Col · Structure no. 000000000011099

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,264
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belleville RD over I-94 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Belleville RD over I-94 in Wayne 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 29,264 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,300 by 2017. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 106 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBelleville RD
CrossesI-94
Location3.0 MI E of Washtenaw Col
RouteCounty Highway 2057
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.22007, -83.48516
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,264 (1995)
Projected traffic50,300 by 2017
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$405,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Belleville RD over I-94 built?

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

What condition is Belleville 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 May 2023.

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

About 29,264 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Belleville RD over I-94?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Belleville RD over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.