US Bridges

M-10 EB over I-94 Ramp

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011190

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
232 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
64,700
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-10 EB over I-94 Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-10 EB over I-94 Ramp in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 72 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 64,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,970 by 2018. The structure is 232 ft (70.8 m) long and 54 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesM-10 EB
CrossesI-94 Ramp
LocationIn Detroit
RouteState Highway 10
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.35808, -83.07611
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.8 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,700 (2007)
Projected traffic71,970 by 2018
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was M-10 EB over I-94 Ramp built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is M-10 EB over I-94 Ramp 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does M-10 EB over I-94 Ramp carry?

About 64,700 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is M-10 EB over I-94 Ramp?

The structure is 232 ft (70.8 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns M-10 EB over I-94 Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.