US Bridges

24th ST over I-94

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011184

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,130
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

24th ST over I-94 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 24th ST over I-94 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 57 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 1,130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,240 by 2015. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries24th ST
CrossesI-94
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.34866, -83.10307
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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,130 (1995)
Projected traffic1,240 by 2015
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
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 24th ST over I-94 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is 24th 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 24th ST over I-94 carry?

About 1,130 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is 24th ST over I-94?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns 24th ST over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.