I-94 WB over Rouge River
FairWayne County, Michigan · Allen Park · Structure no. 000000000011106
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 406 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 49,253
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-94 WB over Rouge River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 WB over Rouge River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 49,253 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,850 by 2018. The structure is 406 ft (123.6 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-94 WB over Rouge River built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is I-94 WB over Rouge River 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 2023.
How much traffic does I-94 WB over Rouge River carry?
About 49,253 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-94 WB over Rouge River?
The structure is 406 ft (123.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns I-94 WB over Rouge River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.