US Bridges

Northland DR EB over M-10

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · In Southfield · Structure no. 000000000007888

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
67,700
1987 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northland DR EB over M-10 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Northland DR EB over M-10 in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 60 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 67,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,855 by 2007. The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNorthland DR EB
CrossesM-10
LocationIn Southfield
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.44669, -83.20509
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length163 ft (49.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,700 (1987)
Projected traffic77,855 by 2007
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Northland DR EB over M-10 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Northland DR EB over M-10 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Northland DR EB over M-10 carry?

About 67,700 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Northland DR EB over M-10?

The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Northland DR EB over M-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.