US Bridges

Service DR N I-94 over Willow Run Drain

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · Van Buren E/Rawsonville · Structure no. 000000000012035

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,986
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Service DR N I-94 over Willow Run Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Service DR N I-94 over Willow Run Drain in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 3,986 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,974 by 2015. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long.

CarriesService DR N I-94
CrossesWillow Run Drain
LocationVan Buren E/Rawsonville
RouteCounty Highway 2057
Coordinates42.21928, -83.53673
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,986 (2000)
Projected traffic5,974 by 2015
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Service DR N I-94 over Willow Run Drain built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Service DR N I-94 over Willow Run Drain 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Service DR N I-94 over Willow Run Drain carry?

About 3,986 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Service DR N I-94 over Willow Run Drain?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m).

Who owns Service DR N I-94 over Willow Run Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.