US Bridges

John R Street over M-8 Davison Fwy

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · Highland Park E/Woodward · Structure no. 000000000011374

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
5,600
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

John R Street over M-8 Davison Fwy is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying John R Street 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 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).

CarriesJohn R Street
CrossesM-8 Davison Fwy
LocationHighland Park E/Woodward
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.40436, -83.09252
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
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 traffic5,600 (1995)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2015
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 John R Street over M-8 Davison Fwy built?

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

What condition is John R Street 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 John R Street over M-8 Davison Fwy carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is John R Street 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 John R Street over M-8 Davison Fwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.