US Bridges

M-10 WB over I-94 Ramp from M-10

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit over Ramp He · Structure no. 000000000011197

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
63,154
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-10 WB over I-94 Ramp from M-10 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-10 WB over I-94 Ramp from M-10 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2004, 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 63,154 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,469 by 2018. The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesM-10 WB
CrossesI-94 Ramp from M-10
LocationIn Detroit over Ramp He
RouteState Highway 10
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.36018, -83.0767
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.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68.1 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,154 (2007)
Projected traffic67,469 by 2018
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 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 WB over I-94 Ramp from M-10 built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is M-10 WB over I-94 Ramp from 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 April 2024.

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

About 63,154 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is M-10 WB over I-94 Ramp from M-10?

The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns M-10 WB over I-94 Ramp from M-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.