US Bridges

I-94 EB over US-24 (telegraph Rd)

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Taylor US-24 · Structure no. 000000000011123

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Thru
Steel
Length
246 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
81,200
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 EB over US-24 (telegraph Rd) is a steel arch - thru carrying I-94 EB over US-24 (telegraph Rd) in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 81,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,700 by 2033. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-94 EB
CrossesUS-24 (telegraph Rd)
LocationIn Taylor US-24
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates42.26466, -83.27025
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span241 ft (73.5 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width72 ft (22 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81,200 (2013)
Projected traffic89,700 by 2033
Trucks8%
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 US-24 (telegraph Rd) built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-94 EB over US-24 (telegraph 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-94 EB over US-24 (telegraph Rd) carry?

About 81,200 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-94 EB over US-24 (telegraph Rd)?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 241 ft (73.5 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 EB over US-24 (telegraph Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.