US Bridges

I-94 EB Rmp over Pelham Road

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · E of Pelham S of I-94 · Structure no. 000000000011146

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
543 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
1982 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 EB Rmp over Pelham Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 EB Rmp over Pelham Road in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 1977. The structure is 543 ft (165.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-94 EB Rmp
CrossesPelham Road
LocationE of Pelham S of I-94
RouteInterstate 94
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.26596, -83.22938
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length543 ft (165.4 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (1982)
Projected traffic1,500 by 1977
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 EB Rmp over Pelham Road built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-94 EB Rmp over Pelham Road 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 Rmp over Pelham Road carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (1982 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I-94 EB Rmp over Pelham Road?

The structure is 543 ft (165.4 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 EB Rmp over Pelham Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.