US Bridges

Outer Drive SB over I-94

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011254

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
166 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,373
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Outer Drive SB over I-94 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Outer Drive SB over I-94 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 66 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 4,373 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,810 by 2025. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOuter Drive SB
CrossesI-94
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCounty Highway 2057
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.40493, -82.96024
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.6 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,373 (2010)
Projected traffic4,810 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Outer Drive SB over I-94 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Outer Drive SB 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 Outer Drive SB over I-94 carry?

About 4,373 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Outer Drive SB over I-94?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Outer Drive SB over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.