US Bridges

I-94 EB Ent Ramp over I-75 Ramp to I-94

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011822

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,740
1982 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 EB Ent Ramp over I-75 Ramp to I-94 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 EB Ent Ramp over I-75 Ramp to I-94 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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.

It carries about 6,740 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,751 by 2002. The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-94 EB Ent Ramp
CrossesI-75 Ramp to I-94
LocationIn Detroit
RouteInterstate 94
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.36652, -83.06141
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length172 ft (52.3 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,740 (1982)
Projected traffic7,751 by 2002
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 EB Ent Ramp over I-75 Ramp to I-94 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-94 EB Ent Ramp over I-75 Ramp to 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I-94 EB Ent Ramp over I-75 Ramp to I-94 carry?

About 6,740 vehicles per day (1982 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I-94 EB Ent Ramp over I-75 Ramp to I-94?

The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 EB Ent Ramp over I-75 Ramp to I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.