US Bridges

Ramp H to SB Merri over N Bd Merriman Road

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · I-94 at Merriman · Structure no. 000000000011155

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
1990 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp H to SB Merri over N Bd Merriman Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp H to SB Merri over N Bd Merriman Road in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2010. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesRamp H to SB Merri
CrossesN Bd Merriman Road
LocationI-94 at Merriman
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates42.24183, -83.3423
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
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 rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length98 ft (29.8 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (1990)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2010
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Ramp H to SB Merri over N Bd Merriman Road built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp H to SB Merri over N Bd Merriman 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Ramp H to SB Merri over N Bd Merriman Road carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ramp H to SB Merri over N Bd Merriman Road?

The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp H to SB Merri over N Bd Merriman Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.