US Bridges

Ozga RD over I-94

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · 4 MI E of Belleville · Structure no. 000000000011143

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
430 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,623
1997 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ozga RD over I-94 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ozga RD over I-94 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 4,623 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 99,999 by 2017. The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOzga RD
CrossesI-94
Location4 MI E of Belleville
RouteCity Street 2057
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.22302, -83.40521
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length430 ft (131.1 m)
Longest span179 ft (54.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,623 (1997)
Projected traffic99,999 by 2017
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ozga RD over I-94 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ozga 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 Ozga RD over I-94 carry?

About 4,623 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ozga RD over I-94?

The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long with a longest span of 179 ft (54.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Ozga RD over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.