US Bridges

Goddard Avenue over M-8

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011380

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
217 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
1990 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goddard Avenue over M-8 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Goddard Avenue over M-8 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 54 years old, older 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 2,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,875 by 2010. The structure is 217 ft (66 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGoddard Avenue
CrossesM-8
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.41077, -83.07283
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 rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (1990)
Projected traffic2,875 by 2010
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Goddard Avenue over M-8 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Goddard Avenue over M-8 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 Goddard Avenue over M-8 carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is Goddard Avenue over M-8?

The structure is 217 ft (66 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Goddard Avenue over M-8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.