US Bridges

Mt Elliot ST over I-94

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011217

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
257 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,940
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Elliot ST over I-94 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mt Elliot ST over I-94 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 6,940 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,165 by 2040. The structure is 257 ft (78.4 m) long and 89 ft wide.

CarriesMt Elliot ST
CrossesI-94
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 2000
Coordinates42.37919, -83.03375
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length257 ft (78.4 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,940 (2020)
Projected traffic7,165 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Mt Elliot ST over I-94 built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Elliot 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Mt Elliot ST over I-94 carry?

About 6,940 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mt Elliot ST over I-94?

The structure is 257 ft (78.4 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Elliot ST over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.