US Bridges

J L Hudson Drive over M-10

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · 0.75 Miles N of M-102 · Structure no. 000000000007872

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
114 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

J L Hudson Drive over M-10 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying J L Hudson Drive over M-10 in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2015. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 71 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesJ L Hudson Drive
CrossesM-10
Location0.75 Miles N of M-102
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.45168, -83.21108
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionAugust 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 rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (1995)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2015
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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 J L Hudson Drive over M-10 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is J L Hudson Drive over M-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 August 2024.

How much traffic does J L Hudson Drive over M-10 carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is J L Hudson Drive over M-10?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns J L Hudson Drive over M-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.