US Bridges

Woodside Ave over I-94

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Harper Woods · Structure no. 000000000011263

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
156 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
990
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodside Ave over I-94 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodside 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 990 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,089 by 2022. The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodside Ave
CrossesI-94
LocationIn Harper Woods
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.42927, -82.92509
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 17 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length156 ft (47.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic990 (2007)
Projected traffic1,089 by 2022
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Woodside 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 Woodside 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 January 2025.

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

About 990 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Woodside Ave over I-94?

The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Woodside Ave over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.