US Bridges

I-94 WB over Inkster RD

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · W Lts of Taylor · Structure no. 000000000011118

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
74,175
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 WB over Inkster RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-94 WB over Inkster RD in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 74,175 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,763 by 2039. The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-94 WB
CrossesInkster RD
LocationW Lts of Taylor
RouteInterstate 94
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.24971, -83.30838
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.5 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length125 ft (38.2 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,175 (2019)
Projected traffic78,763 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-94 WB over Inkster RD built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-94 WB over Inkster RD 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 WB over Inkster RD carry?

About 74,175 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-94 WB over Inkster RD?

The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 WB over Inkster RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.