US Bridges

Scotten Ave over I-94

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011180

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
265 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,907
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scotten Ave over I-94 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scotten Ave over I-94 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 72 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 1,907 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,098 by 2025. The structure is 265 ft (80.7 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesScotten Ave
CrossesI-94
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.34551, -83.11162
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.2 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,907 (2010)
Projected traffic2,098 by 2025
Trucks—
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 Scotten Ave over I-94 built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Scotten Ave 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 April 2024.

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

About 1,907 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Scotten Ave over I-94?

The structure is 265 ft (80.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Scotten Ave over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.