US Bridges

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

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Romulus · Structure no. 000000000011913

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,400
1982 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 WB Collector over I-275 SB to I-94 EB Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 WB Collector over I-275 SB to I-94 EB Ramp 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 5 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,060 by 2002. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-94 WB Collector
CrossesI-275 SB to I-94 EB Ramp
LocationIn Romulus
RouteInterstate 94
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.22215, -83.41531
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span118 ft (36.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (1982)
Projected traffic5,060 by 2002
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 SB to I-94 EB Ramp 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 SB to I-94 EB Ramp 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 SB to I-94 EB Ramp carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (1982 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.