US Bridges

Lochmore Ave over I-94

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Harper Woods · Structure no. 000000000011265

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
106 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lochmore Ave over I-94 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lochmore 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 800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 880 by 2022. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLochmore Ave
CrossesI-94
LocationIn Harper Woods
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.44043, -82.91933
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2007)
Projected traffic880 by 2022
Trucks0%
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 Lochmore 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 Lochmore 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 Lochmore Ave over I-94 carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Lochmore Ave over I-94?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Lochmore Ave over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.