US Bridges

I-94 WB over I-275 SB to I-94 EB Ramp

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Romulus · Structure no. 000000000011912

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
57,166
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 WB over I-275 SB to I-94 EB Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 WB over I-275 SB to I-94 EB Ramp in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 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.

It carries about 57,166 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,450 by 2031. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-94 WB
CrossesI-275 SB to I-94 EB Ramp
LocationIn Romulus
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates42.22198, -83.41522
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,166 (2007)
Projected traffic67,450 by 2031
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 I-94 WB over I-275 SB to I-94 EB Ramp built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is I-94 WB over I-275 SB to I-94 EB Ramp 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-94 WB over I-275 SB to I-94 EB Ramp carry?

About 57,166 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-94 WB over I-275 SB to I-94 EB Ramp?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 WB over I-275 SB to I-94 EB Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.