US Bridges

M-10 EB over Rouge River

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · In Southfield · Structure no. 000000000007870

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
69,850
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-10 EB over Rouge River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-10 EB over Rouge River in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 61 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 5 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 69,850 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,000 by 2018. The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesM-10 EB
CrossesRouge River
LocationIn Southfield
RouteState Highway 10
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.48669, -83.28039
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length157 ft (48 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,850 (2007)
Projected traffic75,000 by 2018
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M-10 EB over Rouge River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is M-10 EB over Rouge River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does M-10 EB over Rouge River carry?

About 69,850 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is M-10 EB over Rouge River?

The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns M-10 EB over Rouge River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.