US Bridges

Allard Ave over I-94

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Harper Woods · Structure no. 000000000011264

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
161 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,320
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Allard Ave over I-94 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Allard Ave 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 1,320 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,518 by 2008. The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAllard Ave
CrossesI-94
LocationIn Harper Woods
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.43309, -82.92273
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length161 ft (49 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,320 (1988)
Projected traffic1,518 by 2008
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 Allard Ave over I-94 built?

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

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

About 1,320 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is Allard Ave over I-94?

The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Allard Ave over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.