US Bridges

I-94 WB Collector over I-275

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Romulus · Structure no. 000000000011910

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
360 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,200
1982 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 WB Collector over I-275 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 WB Collector over I-275 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 53 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 10,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,200 by 1977. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesI-94 WB Collector
CrossesI-275
LocationIn Romulus
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates42.22264, -83.41212
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,200 (1982)
Projected traffic10,200 by 1977
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 WB Collector over I-275 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is I-94 WB Collector over I-275 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-94 WB Collector over I-275 carry?

About 10,200 vehicles per day (1982 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I-94 WB Collector over I-275?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 WB Collector over I-275?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.