US Bridges

Gd Riv Ent to I94W over Ramp to I-94

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit over I94WB to · Structure no. 000000000011591

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,580
1982 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gd Riv Ent to I94W over Ramp to I-94 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gd Riv Ent to I94W over Ramp to I-94 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 54 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 12,580 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,467 by 2002. The structure is 150 ft (45.6 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesGd Riv Ent to I94W
CrossesRamp to I-94
LocationIn Detroit over I94WB to
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates42.35107, -83.09764
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,580 (1982)
Projected traffic14,467 by 2002
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Gd Riv Ent to I94W over Ramp to I-94 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Gd Riv Ent to I94W over Ramp to 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Gd Riv Ent to I94W over Ramp to I-94 carry?

About 12,580 vehicles per day (1982 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gd Riv Ent to I94W over Ramp to I-94?

The structure is 150 ft (45.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Gd Riv Ent to I94W over Ramp to I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.