SCHAEFER HWY
Carrying SCHAEFER HWY over I-94
IN DEARBORN, Wayne, Michigan
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SCHAEFER HWY
The SCHAEFER HWY bridge in Wayne, Michigan carries SCHAEFER HWY over I-94. It was built in 1978, making it 48 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 87,186 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Michigan bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SCHAEFER HWY compares
Live comparison across Michigan.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1978
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 87,186 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000011135
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SCHAEFER HWY is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare SCHAEFER HWY against other structures in Wayne and across Michigan. Michigan bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SCHAEFER HWY?
SCHAEFER HWY in Wayne, Michigan on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SCHAEFER HWY inspected?
SCHAEFER HWY's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 87,186 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SCHAEFER HWY is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SCHAEFER HWY?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for SCHAEFER HWY.
Who is responsible for maintaining SCHAEFER HWY?
Ownership is not specified for SCHAEFER HWY in the NBI.
How old is SCHAEFER HWY and does age affect safety?
SCHAEFER HWY was built in 1978, making it 48 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
Every figure on PlainBridge is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.