US Bridges

Dickerson Ave over I-94

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011251

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
164 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,098
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dickerson Ave over I-94 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dickerson Ave over I-94 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 6 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 5,098 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,608 by 2025. The structure is 164 ft (50.1 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDickerson Ave
CrossesI-94
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 2000
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.40147, -82.97303
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,098 (2010)
Projected traffic5,608 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 Dickerson Ave over I-94 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Dickerson 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 Dickerson Ave over I-94 carry?

About 5,098 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Dickerson Ave over I-94?

The structure is 164 ft (50.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Dickerson Ave over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.