US Bridges

M-18 over US-10

Fair

Midland County, Michigan · @ M-18 · Structure no. 000000000006910

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
242 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-18 over US-10 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-18 over US-10 in Midland County, Michigan. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 63 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2031. The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesM-18
CrossesUS-10
Location@ M-18
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates43.72986, -84.48702
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length242 ft (73.9 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2009)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 M-18 over US-10 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is M-18 over US-10 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does M-18 over US-10 carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is M-18 over US-10?

The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns M-18 over US-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.