US Bridges

Cadillac Ave over I-94

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Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011246

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
218 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,255
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cadillac Ave over I-94 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cadillac 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 4,255 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,395 by 2041. The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCadillac Ave
CrossesI-94
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.39193, -83.00325
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length218 ft (66.3 m)
Longest span115 ft (34.9 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,255 (2021)
Projected traffic4,395 by 2041
Trucks6%
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 Cadillac Ave over I-94 built?

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

What condition is Cadillac 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 June 2024.

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

About 4,255 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cadillac Ave over I-94?

The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (34.9 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Cadillac Ave over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.