US Bridges

Chene Ramp to I-94 over E Bd E Grand Blvd

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · City of Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011224

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,225
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chene Ramp to I-94 over E Bd E Grand Blvd is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chene Ramp to I-94 over E Bd E Grand Blvd in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,225 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,450 by 2041. The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesChene Ramp to I-94
CrossesE Bd E Grand Blvd
LocationCity of Detroit
RouteInterstate 94
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.37392, -83.0489
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length183 ft (55.7 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,225 (2021)
Projected traffic3,450 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Chene Ramp to I-94 over E Bd E Grand Blvd built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chene Ramp to I-94 over E Bd E Grand Blvd in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Chene Ramp to I-94 over E Bd E Grand Blvd carry?

About 3,225 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Chene Ramp to I-94 over E Bd E Grand Blvd?

The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Chene Ramp to I-94 over E Bd E Grand Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.