US Bridges

I-94 WB over Outer DR

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Allen Park · Structure no. 000000000011130

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47,664
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 WB over Outer DR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-94 WB over Outer DR in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-94 WB
CrossesOuter DR
LocationIn Allen Park
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates42.2763, -83.20398
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width62 ft (19 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 WB over Outer DR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-94 WB 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 WB over Outer DR carry?

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

How long is I-94 WB over Outer DR?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 WB over Outer DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.