US Bridges

I-94 EB over Ecorse Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Allen Park · Structure no. 000000000011103

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
47,664
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 EB over Ecorse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-94 EB over Ecorse Creek in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 47,664 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,000 by 2018. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-94 EB
CrossesEcorse Creek
LocationIn Allen Park
RouteInterstate 94
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.27211, -83.20742
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,664 (2007)
Projected traffic47,000 by 2018
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
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 EB over Ecorse Creek built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-94 EB over Ecorse 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-94 EB over Ecorse Creek carry?

About 47,664 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-94 EB over Ecorse Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns I-94 EB over Ecorse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.