US Bridges

Weir RD over I-94

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Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011169

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
211 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,840
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weir RD over I-94 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Weir RD over I-94 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 75 years old, older 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 9,840 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2018. The structure is 211 ft (64.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWeir RD
CrossesI-94
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 2000
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.32928, -83.15428
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.4 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,840 (2007)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2018
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Weir RD over I-94 built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Weir 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 September 2023.

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

About 9,840 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Weir RD over I-94?

The structure is 211 ft (64.4 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Weir RD over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.