US Bridges

I-94 over Gtw NS CR RR & Russel

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011207

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,184 ft
29 main spans
Daily traffic
180,032
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 over Gtw NS CR RR & Russel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-94 over Gtw NS CR RR & Russel in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 180,032 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 167,500 by 2018. The structure is 2,184 ft (665.7 m) long and 133 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-94
CrossesGtw NS CR RR & Russel
LocationIn Detroit
RouteInterstate 94
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.37299, -83.05007
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans29
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length2,184 ft (665.7 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width133 ft (40.4 m)
Roadway width126 ft (38.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180,032 (2007)
Projected traffic167,500 by 2018
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 over Gtw NS CR RR & Russel built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-94 over Gtw NS CR RR & Russel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does I-94 over Gtw NS CR RR & Russel carry?

About 180,032 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I-94 over Gtw NS CR RR & Russel?

The structure is 2,184 ft (665.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 over Gtw NS CR RR & Russel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.