US Bridges

I-94 WB over Oakwood Blvd

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Allen Park · Structure no. 000000000011132

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54,814
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 WB over Oakwood Blvd is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-94 WB over Oakwood Blvd 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 54,814 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,000 by 2018. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-94 WB
CrossesOakwood Blvd
LocationIn Allen Park
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates42.28526, -83.19651
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating102.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length101 ft (30.7 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,814 (2007)
Projected traffic50,000 by 2018
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
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 Oakwood Blvd built?

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

What condition is I-94 WB over Oakwood Blvd 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-94 WB over Oakwood Blvd carry?

About 54,814 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-94 WB over Oakwood Blvd?

The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 WB over Oakwood Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.