US Bridges

NB W Grand Blvd over I-94

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011183

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
190 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,775
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB W Grand Blvd over I-94 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB W Grand Blvd over I-94 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 1,775 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,965 by 2030. The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNB W Grand Blvd
CrossesI-94
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 2000
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.34677, -83.10906
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length190 ft (57.8 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,775 (2013)
Projected traffic1,965 by 2030
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 NB W Grand Blvd over I-94 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB W Grand Blvd 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 NB W Grand Blvd over I-94 carry?

About 1,775 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NB W Grand Blvd over I-94?

The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns NB W Grand Blvd over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.