US Bridges

I-94 EB over Outer DR

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Allen Park · Structure no. 000000000011129

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47,664
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 EB over Outer DR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-94 EB over Outer DR in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 47,664 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,000 by 2018. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-94 EB
CrossesOuter DR
LocationIn Allen Park
RouteInterstate 94
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.27614, -83.20341
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,664 (2007)
Projected traffic47,000 by 2018
Trucks15%
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 Outer DR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-94 EB over Outer DR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-94 EB over Outer DR carry?

About 47,664 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-94 EB over Outer DR?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 EB over Outer DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.