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M-1 Woodward Ave over I-94

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Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011210

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
235 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,804
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-1 Woodward Ave over I-94 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-1 Woodward Ave over I-94 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,804 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,274 by 2018. The structure is 235 ft (71.5 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesM-1 Woodward Ave
CrossesI-94
LocationIn Detroit
RouteState Highway 1
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.36345, -83.0687
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length235 ft (71.5 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.5 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.2 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,804 (2007)
Projected traffic22,274 by 2018
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
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 M-1 Woodward Ave over I-94 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-1 Woodward Ave 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 M-1 Woodward Ave over I-94 carry?

About 20,804 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is M-1 Woodward Ave over I-94?

The structure is 235 ft (71.5 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.5 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns M-1 Woodward Ave over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.