US Bridges

I-94 WB over Beech-Daly RD

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Taylor over Beech-Daly · Structure no. 000000000011122

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
74,175
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 WB over Beech-Daly RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-94 WB over Beech-Daly RD in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 74,175 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,763 by 2039. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-94 WB
CrossesBeech-Daly RD
LocationIn Taylor over Beech-Daly
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates42.26164, -83.28941
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 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 Beech-Daly RD built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is I-94 WB over Beech-Daly RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

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

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

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

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.