US Bridges

Vining RD over I-94

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · City of Romulus · Structure no. 000000000012664

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
550 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vining RD over I-94 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vining RD over I-94 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,725 by 2039. The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long and 71 ft wide.

CarriesVining RD
CrossesI-94
LocationCity of Romulus
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.23279, -83.36789
Functional classUrban Local

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length550 ft (167.6 m)
Longest span191 ft (58.2 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,200 (2019)
Projected traffic8,725 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Vining RD over I-94 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vining RD over I-94 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 2023.

How much traffic does Vining RD over I-94 carry?

About 8,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Vining RD over I-94?

The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long with a longest span of 191 ft (58.2 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Vining RD over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.