US Bridges

Junction ST over I-94

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011177

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
171 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
1994 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Junction ST over I-94 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Junction ST 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,025 by 2014. The structure is 171 ft (52.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJunction ST
CrossesI-94
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.34033, -83.11836
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJune 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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (1994)
Projected traffic4,025 by 2014
Trucks7%
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 Junction ST over I-94 built?

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

What condition is Junction ST 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Junction ST over I-94 carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Junction ST over I-94?

The structure is 171 ft (52.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Junction ST over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.