US Bridges

Second Blvd over I-94

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011208

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Steel
Length
255 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
985
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Second Blvd over I-94 is a steel arch - thru carrying Second Blvd over I-94 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 985 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,025 by 2037. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSecond Blvd
CrossesI-94
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 2000
Coordinates42.36148, -83.07244
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span245 ft (74.7 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic985 (2017)
Projected traffic1,025 by 2037
Trucks4%
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 Second Blvd over I-94 built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Second 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Second Blvd over I-94 carry?

About 985 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Second Blvd over I-94?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 245 ft (74.7 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Second Blvd over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.