US Bridges

Linwood Ave over I-94

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011186

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
174 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,446
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linwood Ave over I-94 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Linwood 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 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 3,446 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,791 by 2025. The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLinwood Ave
CrossesI-94
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 2000
Coordinates42.3518, -83.09371
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (52.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,446 (2010)
Projected traffic3,791 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 Linwood 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 Linwood 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 November 2023.

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

About 3,446 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Linwood Ave over I-94?

The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Linwood Ave over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.