US Bridges

12th ST over I-94

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011188

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,499
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

12th ST over I-94 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 12th ST over I-94 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 1,499 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,649 by 2025. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries12th ST
CrossesI-94
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 2000
Coordinates42.3545, -83.08511
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,499 (2010)
Projected traffic1,649 by 2025
Trucks1%
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 12th ST over I-94 built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is 12th ST 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 12th ST over I-94 carry?

About 1,499 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 12th ST over I-94?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns 12th ST over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.