US Bridges

Addison RD over I-94

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011170

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
1994 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Addison RD over I-94 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Addison RD over I-94 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 76 years old, older 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2014. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesAddison RD
CrossesI-94
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.33005, -83.15094
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating80.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (1994)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2014
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Addison RD over I-94 built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Addison RD 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 Addison RD over I-94 carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Addison RD over I-94?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Addison RD over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.