I-94 WB over Ecorse RD
PoorWayne County, Michigan · In Taylor over Ecorse RD · Structure no. 000000000011120
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- 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 WB over Ecorse RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 WB over Ecorse RD in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1962, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
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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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-94 WB over Ecorse RD built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-94 WB over Ecorse RD in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does I-94 WB over Ecorse RD carry?
About 74,175 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I-94 WB 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 WB over Ecorse RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.