US Bridges

Cecil Ave over I-94

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011173

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
175 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,559
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cecil Ave over I-94 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cecil Ave over I-94 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 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 2,559 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,943 by 2040. The structure is 175 ft (53.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCecil Ave
CrossesI-94
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.33374, -83.13389
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,559 (2020)
Projected traffic2,943 by 2040
Trucks2%
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 Cecil Ave over I-94 built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Cecil Ave 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Cecil Ave over I-94 carry?

About 2,559 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cecil Ave over I-94?

The structure is 175 ft (53.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Cecil Ave over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.