US Bridges

I-94 EB over Beech-Daly RD

Poor

Wayne County, Michigan · In Taylor over Beech-Daly · Structure no. 000000000011121

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60,077
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 EB over Beech-Daly RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 EB over Beech-Daly RD in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1977, 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 3 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.

It carries about 60,077 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,620 by 2018. The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-94 EB
CrossesBeech-Daly RD
LocationIn Taylor over Beech-Daly
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates42.26112, -83.2894
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,077 (2007)
Projected traffic65,620 by 2018
Trucks13%
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 EB over Beech-Daly RD built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is I-94 EB over Beech-Daly 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-94 EB over Beech-Daly RD carry?

About 60,077 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-94 EB over Beech-Daly RD?

The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 EB over Beech-Daly RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.