US Bridges

14th ST over I-94

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011187

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
166 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,172
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

14th ST over I-94 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 14th ST 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 9,172 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2015. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries14th ST
CrossesI-94
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 2000
Coordinates42.35329, -83.08897
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,172 (1996)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2015
Trucks3%
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 14th ST over I-94 built?

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

What condition is 14th 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 14th ST over I-94 carry?

About 9,172 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 14th ST over I-94?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns 14th ST over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.