US Bridges

Miller RD over I-94

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Dearborn · Structure no. 000000000011137

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
253 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,136
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miller RD over I-94 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Miller RD over I-94 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 55 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 22,136 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24,350 by 2025. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMiller RD
CrossesI-94
LocationIn Dearborn
RouteCounty Highway 2057
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.32065, -83.16502
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,136 (2010)
Projected traffic24,350 by 2025
Trucks—
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$380,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Miller RD over I-94 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Miller RD over I-94 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Miller RD over I-94 carry?

About 22,136 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Miller RD over I-94?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Miller RD over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.