US Bridges

I94EB Ramp to I96W over I-94

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011592

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I94EB Ramp to I96W over I-94 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I94EB Ramp to I96W over I-94 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI94EB Ramp to I96W
CrossesI-94
LocationIn Detroit
RouteInterstate 94
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.34988, -83.10052
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic4,580 by 2025
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$82,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I94EB Ramp to I96W over I-94 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is I94EB Ramp to I96W 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I94EB Ramp to I96W over I-94 carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is I94EB Ramp to I96W over I-94?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns I94EB Ramp to I96W over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.