Chalmers Ave over I-94
GoodWayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011252
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 165 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,802
- 2010 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chalmers Ave over I-94 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chalmers Ave over I-94 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 10,802 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,882 by 2025. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chalmers Ave over I-94 built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Chalmers 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 Chalmers Ave over I-94 carry?
About 10,802 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Chalmers Ave over I-94?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Chalmers Ave over I-94?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.