US Bridges

Third Avenue over M-8 Davison Fwy

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Wayne County, Michigan · Highland Park E/Hamilton · Structure no. 000000000011369

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
213 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Third Avenue over M-8 Davison Fwy is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Third Avenue over M-8 Davison Fwy in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2015. The structure is 213 ft (64.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesThird Avenue
CrossesM-8 Davison Fwy
LocationHighland Park E/Hamilton
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.40107, -83.10146
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.8 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (1995)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2015
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Third Avenue over M-8 Davison Fwy built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Third Avenue over M-8 Davison Fwy 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Third Avenue over M-8 Davison Fwy carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Third Avenue over M-8 Davison Fwy?

The structure is 213 ft (64.8 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Third Avenue over M-8 Davison Fwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.