US Bridges

I-94 EB Ramp over Pelham RD

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Taylor & Allen Park · Structure no. 000000000011145

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 EB Ramp over Pelham RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 EB Ramp over Pelham RD in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 1977. The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-94 EB Ramp
CrossesPelham RD
LocationIn Taylor & Allen Park
RouteInterstate 94
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.26594, -83.23169
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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length125 ft (38.2 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (1988)
Projected traffic640 by 1977
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ramp over Pelham RD built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-94 EB Ramp over Pelham RD 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I-94 EB Ramp over Pelham RD carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I-94 EB Ramp over Pelham RD?

The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 EB Ramp over Pelham RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.