US Bridges

Second Avenue over M-8 Davison Fwy

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Wayne County, Michigan · Highland Park W/Woodward · Structure no. 000000000011370

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
234 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Second Avenue over M-8 Davison Fwy is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Second 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,079 by 2000. The structure is 234 ft (71.4 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSecond Avenue
CrossesM-8 Davison Fwy
LocationHighland Park W/Woodward
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.4019, -83.09877
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.4 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.9 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (1995)
Projected traffic14,079 by 2000
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 Second Avenue over M-8 Davison Fwy built?

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

What condition is Second 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 Second Avenue over M-8 Davison Fwy carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 234 ft (71.4 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.9 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Second Avenue over M-8 Davison Fwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.