US Bridges

Frontenac Ave over I-94

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011219

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
201 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,615
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frontenac Ave over I-94 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frontenac Ave 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 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 1,615 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,665 by 2041. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFrontenac Ave
CrossesI-94
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.38478, -83.02627
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,615 (2021)
Projected traffic1,665 by 2041
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 Frontenac Ave over I-94 built?

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

What condition is Frontenac 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Frontenac Ave over I-94 carry?

About 1,615 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Frontenac Ave over I-94?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Frontenac Ave over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.