US Bridges

I-94 WB over I-94 Ramp from M-10

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit over Ramp He S · Structure no. 000000000011196

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70,585
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 WB over I-94 Ramp from M-10 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 WB over I-94 Ramp from M-10 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 70 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 70,585 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,525 by 2018. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-94 WB
CrossesI-94 Ramp from M-10
LocationIn Detroit over Ramp He S
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates42.35999, -83.0755
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,585 (2007)
Projected traffic84,525 by 2018
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-94 WB over I-94 Ramp from M-10 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is I-94 WB over I-94 Ramp from M-10 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-94 WB over I-94 Ramp from M-10 carry?

About 70,585 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-94 WB over I-94 Ramp from M-10?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 WB over I-94 Ramp from M-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.