US Bridges

8 MI RD over I-94

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · At Macomb CO Line · Structure no. 000000000011269

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
193 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

8 MI RD over I-94 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 8 MI RD over I-94 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,090 by 2022. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries8 MI RD
CrossesI-94
LocationAt Macomb CO Line
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.45072, -82.91718
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJune 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2007)
Projected traffic2,090 by 2022
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 8 MI RD over I-94 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8 MI RD over I-94 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 8 MI RD over I-94 carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is 8 MI RD over I-94?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns 8 MI RD over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.