US Bridges

I-94 EB over Pelham RD

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · W Lts of Allen Park · Structure no. 000000000011127

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
71,546
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 EB over Pelham RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 EB over Pelham RD in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 50 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 71,546 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,250 by 2018. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-94 EB
CrossesPelham RD
LocationW Lts of Allen Park
RouteInterstate 94
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.26611, -83.2317
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating72.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71,546 (2007)
Projected traffic71,250 by 2018
Trucks10%
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 Pelham RD built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is I-94 EB over Pelham 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 November 2024.

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

About 71,546 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-94 EB over Pelham RD?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 EB over Pelham RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.