US Bridges

I-94EB Rmp to M-10 over I-94 WB & M-10 SB

Poor

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit Ramp B-G · Structure no. 000000000011193

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,134 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
14,650
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94EB Rmp to M-10 over I-94 WB & M-10 SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94EB Rmp to M-10 over I-94 WB & M-10 SB in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 14,650 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,550 by 2038. The structure is 1,134 ft (345.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-94EB Rmp to M-10
CrossesI-94 WB & M-10 SB
LocationIn Detroit Ramp B-G
RouteInterstate 94
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.35974, -83.07709
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,134 ft (345.7 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,650 (2018)
Projected traffic15,550 by 2038
Trucks2%
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-94EB Rmp to M-10 over I-94 WB & M-10 SB built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-94EB Rmp to M-10 over I-94 WB & M-10 SB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does I-94EB Rmp to M-10 over I-94 WB & M-10 SB carry?

About 14,650 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is I-94EB Rmp to M-10 over I-94 WB & M-10 SB?

The structure is 1,134 ft (345.7 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-94EB Rmp to M-10 over I-94 WB & M-10 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.