US Bridges

Schaefer HWY over I-94

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Dearborn · Structure no. 000000000011135

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
337 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,830
1978 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schaefer HWY over I-94 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schaefer HWY over I-94 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 19,830 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19,830 by 2010. The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSchaefer HWY
CrossesI-94
LocationIn Dearborn
RouteCity Street 2057
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.30853, -83.17535
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length337 ft (102.7 m)
Longest span168 ft (51.2 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,830 (1978)
Projected traffic19,830 by 2010
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$578,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Schaefer HWY over I-94 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schaefer HWY over I-94 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Schaefer HWY over I-94 carry?

About 19,830 vehicles per day (1978 count).

How long is Schaefer HWY over I-94?

The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long with a longest span of 168 ft (51.2 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Schaefer HWY over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.