US Bridges

Livernois Ave over I-94

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011175

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
209 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,050
1978 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Livernois Ave over I-94 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Livernois Ave over I-94 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 25,050 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,050 by 1977. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 122 ft wide.

CarriesLivernois Ave
CrossesI-94
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 2000
Coordinates42.33733, -83.12485
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.1 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,050 (1978)
Projected traffic25,050 by 1977
Trucks—
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Livernois Ave over I-94 built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Livernois 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 March 2023.

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

About 25,050 vehicles per day (1978 count).

How long is Livernois Ave over I-94?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns Livernois Ave over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.