I-94 over Ent to Ford Plant
PoorWayne County, Michigan · In Dearborn · Structure no. 000000000011134
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 141 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 98,506
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-94 over Ent to Ford Plant is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-94 over Ent to Ford Plant in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 54 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 98,506 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,400 by 2018. The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-94 over Ent to Ford Plant built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is I-94 over Ent to Ford Plant in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does I-94 over Ent to Ford Plant carry?
About 98,506 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-94 over Ent to Ford Plant?
The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.
Who owns I-94 over Ent to Ford Plant?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.