US Bridges

Harper Ave over I-94

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Harper Woods · Structure no. 000000000011268

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
870
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harper Ave over I-94 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harper Ave over I-94 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 65 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 870 vehicles a day, projected to reach 957 by 2022. The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHarper Ave
CrossesI-94
LocationIn Harper Woods
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.44837, -82.91652
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2007)
Projected traffic957 by 2022
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 SystemYes

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 Harper Ave over I-94 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Harper Ave over I-94 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

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

About 870 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Harper Ave over I-94?

The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Harper Ave over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.