US Bridges

I94WB Ramp to I96E over I-94

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011593

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
211 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
—
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I94WB Ramp to I96E over I-94 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I94WB Ramp to I96E over I-94 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesI94WB Ramp to I96E
CrossesI-94
LocationIn Detroit
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates42.34976, -83.09982
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 inspectionOctober 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic5,450 by 2025
Trucks16%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I94WB Ramp to I96E over I-94 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is I94WB Ramp to I96E over I-94 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I94WB Ramp to I96E over I-94 carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is I94WB Ramp to I96E over I-94?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns I94WB Ramp to I96E over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.