The Gateway Bridge of Taylor, Michigan (Interstate 94 and US Route 24)

The Gateway Bridge is an overpass structure which separates Interstate 94 and US Route 24 (Telegraph Road) in Taylor, Michigan. This span is a unique tied arch design which was completed during Fall 2005 in advance of Super Bowl XL. The bridge is intended to serve as the "gateway to Detroit" for travelers heading east on Interstate 94 into the city.

The Gateway Bridge of Taylor, Michigan

The Gateway Bridge was a replacement for the original overpass bridges separating Interstate 94 and US Route 24 (Telegraph Road) in Taylor. The structure was developed by the Detroit Regional Gateway Advisory as project slated to be completed in advance of Super Bowl XL. The span was intended to serve as a figurative gateway to the urban core of Detroit for travelers heading east from Metro Airport on Interstate 94.

Construction of the Gateway Bridge began during May 2004 during which Interstate 94 continued to use the original overpass bridges crossing US Route 24. The span was completed during Fall 2005 and was part of a wider improvement corridor consisting of eighteen miles of improvements to Interstate 94.

The tied arch design of the Gateway Bridge is readily apparent for travelers on Interstate 94.

The full span of the Gateway Bridge is best observed from US Route 24. The structure is 250 feet long and is painted in a distinctive blue color which contrasts from most normal freeway overpasses.

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