US Bridges

I-94 EB over Ecorse RD

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Taylor over Ecorse RD · Structure no. 000000000011119

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
237 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
74,175
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 EB over Ecorse RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 EB over Ecorse RD in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 63 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 74,175 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,763 by 2039. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-94 EB
CrossesEcorse RD
LocationIn Taylor over Ecorse RD
RouteInterstate 94
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.25409, -83.29838
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,175 (2019)
Projected traffic78,763 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
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 EB over Ecorse RD built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is I-94 EB over Ecorse 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 EB over Ecorse RD carry?

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

How long is I-94 EB over Ecorse RD?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 EB over Ecorse RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.