US Bridges

Barrett Ave over I-94

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011250

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
171 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barrett Ave over I-94 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barrett Ave over I-94 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 67 years old, older 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,365 by 2020. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBarrett Ave
CrossesI-94
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.39841, -82.984
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (1998)
Projected traffic2,365 by 2020
Trucks1%
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 Barrett Ave over I-94 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Barrett Ave over I-94 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 June 2024.

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

About 1,500 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Barrett Ave over I-94?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Barrett Ave over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.