US Bridges

Cadieux Ave over I-94

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011258

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
169 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,233
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cadieux Ave over I-94 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cadieux Ave over I-94 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 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 15,233 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,756 by 2025. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 72 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCadieux Ave
CrossesI-94
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 2000
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.41721, -82.93714
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,233 (2010)
Projected traffic16,756 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Cadieux Ave over I-94 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

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

About 15,233 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cadieux Ave over I-94?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Cadieux Ave over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.